A glass of espresso to wake up in the morning, a cup of cappuccino after lunch, and Turkish Coffee to relieve the tiredness of the day after dinner. Happy “October 1st World Coffee Day”, the favorite day of coffee lovers!
Now take your favorite coffee with you with your favorite Alyan Chocolate. You can learn a lot of things you didn't know about coffee thanks to this article.
1- Coffee is actually a fruit
One of the lesser-known facts about coffee is that coffee is actually made from a fruit bean. The coffee berry, which is a red and hawthorn-like fruit, grows on trees. The origin of the coffee tree is Africa.
2- Espresso comes from the Italian word for "pressed"
Espresso originated in Italy in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its meaning comes from the word “esprimere” which means 'to express' or 'to press'. This is where the term espresso or pressed coffee comes from.
3- Coffee helps you live longer
Coffee continues to be one of the healthiest beverages in the world, especially because of the antioxidants it contains. When consumed as part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, coffee helps people live longer and happier lives.
4- The country where coffee is consumed the most; Finland
Coffee plays an important role in Finnish culture. In Finland, coffee is consumed with every meal, and if someone offers you coffee, it is considered rude to turn it down.
5- A cup of plain Turkish Coffee; only 1 calorie!
Studies on Turkish coffee have shown that it is effective in accelerating metabolism. If you want to benefit from the weakening effect of Turkish coffee, you should drink your coffee without sugar.
6- Add cream, keep your coffee hot
Coffee stays hot 20% longer when you add cream.
7- Beethoven loved coffee very much.
Beethoven loved coffee so much that he counted 60 beans per cup before brewing.
8- There are two main categories of coffee: Robusta and Arabica
Robusta coffee has a more acidic and harsh flavor with higher levels of caffeine. Arabica is known for its delicate taste and low acidity.
9- Globally, people consume approximately 2.25 billion cups of coffee every day.
More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily in the world. More than 90 percent of coffee production takes place in developing countries, especially in South America, while consumption takes place primarily in industrialized countries.
10- Coffee is most effective if you drink it between 9:30 and 11:30.
Although your cortisol levels peak between 8 and 9 a.m., there are a few other times when blood levels peak again on average: between 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. So your coffee will probably be most effective if you drink it between 9:30 and 11:30 in the morning, when your cortisol levels drop before the next spike.
There are many myths about the discovery of the stimulating effects of coffee. One of the earliest of these describes a goat herder in Ethiopia in 850 BC. She notices that shepherd goats move more lively when they eat some nuts.
The monks try the fruit, but they don't like the bitter taste, so they throw it all into the fire. After a short time, they feel the smell of the delicious aroma. The monks are very curious and brew a drink from the roasted fruit, seeing it as a gift from nature because it has helped them stay sober all night.
There is a natural attraction to coffee and chocolate that makes them a perfect couple. The warmth and bitterness of coffee combine with the sweet softness of Alyan chocolate. Coffee enhances the flavor of chocolate.
The reason why cocoa and coffee go so well is due to the fact that their production is similar. Coffee and cocoa come from the common climate, both are the seeds of a tropical fruit that is fermented and dried at their origin, and both are roasted to bring out their flavor.
Which Alyan Chocolate would you choose to pamper yourself with friends or alone with coffee?
Which of the Monteyer, Truffino, Dates n Choco varieties is best with your coffee?
You can choose the chocolate you want to accompany your coffee at www.shopinalyan.com, and you can crown this pleasure with Alyan chocolates.
