Coffee - A 'Most Wanted' Beverage!

   "COFFEE- A ' MOST WANTED' BEVERAGE" 

He: Why don't we have some coffee? (smiling shyly)

She: I am afraid, no. (in a submissive voice due to a  sudden invitation)

He: Please. This is a business meeting, and that means coffee is essential. Without coffee, there appears to be something missing. 

She: Okay. For me, a grande non-fat caramel mocha with whip. (smiling from ear to ear)

(The image has been downloaded from fb.)

Isn't it a great pleasure to hang out and enjoy a brewed beverage and a schmooze? Well, it certainly is. It indirectly leads a clue as to how innumerable solid foundations can be laid merely on the basis of coffee conversations. This is how friends begin to cherish each other's company, vital business deals are made and solid relationships are built, and that too just with the trigger of a cup of coffee, incredible! Isn't it a delectable and economical drink simply produced from tiny grilled beans like C. arabica and C. robuste? I don't know other views, but I personally feel, this is an all the go delicious, aromatic and invigorating drink, may say the 'most wanted' in particular for those who want to make the occasion a memorable-special without the touch of alcohol. Its demand has mushroomed day after day owing to the plethora of pros associated with it. 

1. Coffee Timeline

If I travel back in time, to cast a glance at the rich history of the Coffee industry, Ethiopia surfaces as its widely believed homeland and from there it made a journey to Mocha, a port in Yemen, then it aromatized Middle East and South Africa, and eventually it wafted away its bewitching perfume to Europe and Asia after entering into several trade agreements. Undoubtedly, since then, coffee has become one of the most sought-after drinks worldwide.

2. The Coffee House

The first cafés emerged in London during the 17th and 18th centuries, which were graced by renowned personalities like politicians, journalists, playwrights and so on. Especially, the men went there for formal conversations, collating the news, and assemble creative writings. Plain and simple, the Coffee Houses were designed with the elite in mind. All important decisions and plannings were made at these venues. However, nowadays,  coffee is for everyone. This drink has showcased numerous coffee chains in the market. Just to name a few, there are Starbucks, Costa Coffee, McCafe, Tim Horton's, Dunkin Donuts, Gloria Jeans, Eight o'clock, and I'll leave a few names for you to explore. On top of these networks, all towns have regional cafeterias. Unlike in the past, in this day and age, people from almost all walks of life can pop into the cafés to zing their taste buds. Moreover, in modern times, the purpose of the coffee lovers visiting may be formal and informal as well.

3. Variegated Availability and Unique Flavours 

What makes Coffee stand out is its variegated availability in myriads of styles, preparations and flavours like Black Coffee, Latte, Cappuccino, Americano, Espresso,  Doppio, Corrado, Red Eye, Galao, Lungo, Marciano, Mocha, Ristretto, Flat White, Affogato, Cafe au Lalit, Irish and so on. Not circumscribed to the aforementioned ones alone, there are iced versions also, named as Iced Coffee, Iced Espresso, Cold Brew, Frappuccino, Nitro, and Mazagran. People can obtain their coffee infused and flavoured with the additives of their choice like milk, cream, chocolate, ice cream and whisky as well. It is available in flavours such as caramel, hazel, vanilla, pumpkin, mocha and many more. These are the flavours that swell when served with a coffee cake or doughnut. Along with them, green coffee (unroasted coffee beans) is also popular.

4. Effects of Coffee Consumption 

Being available at the pretty reasonable prices, melanin coffee sippers throughout the world share various effects of ingesting  coffee. Some feel, consumption of a lusty brew leads to surge of vibrancy and spark not only in humans but also in the animals as it was experimented on the goats in former times. With this trial, it has obtained the status of a hale and hearty drink to induce energy in lethargic persons. It functions as an eye-opener at daybreak.The key factors in its demand are certain medicinal properties associated with it. It is beneficial for boosting metabolism (Black Coffee), trimming fat, providing essential nutrients like potassium and magnesium, fighting depression, and improving liver performance.

5. Myths

Apart from its nearly all positive effects, there are so many myths related to the pros and cons of coffee consumption. One of the threats is its association with heart problems and insomnia. However, credible scientific evidence has dispelled all these myths. And users are invited to give scrumptious coffee a shot. Overall, coffee powder has sprayed its magic scent on almost every person across the globe and this industry is still cherishing an unprecedented period of milk and honey. 

So, don't procrastinate, and grab some delicious Coffee to make your day, hurry up!

                                                 - Jasmeet Kaur

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(The image has been downloaded from fb.)

Do share your first Coffee intake experience in the comments section below. Have a fragrant life!