The Great Coffee Beverage.. Some History And What Really Goes Into It.
Have you ever really thought about what goes into a good cup of coffee? If you are anything like me you probably havent, for the simply reason you are too engrossed unwinding and enjoying the rich aroma and taste to bother with any of the technical side of the brew. The deepest I have ever gone when I have a cup of the rich umber beverage in my hand is to let my mind drift off with the floating steam.
The information on the wrapper might tell you a bit about the beans youre drinking but believe me there is so much more to the story of how coffee drinking came to be so popular the world over. The history behind this little roasted and ground bean is fascinating. From the pre-Columbian tribes to the modern drive-thru and Starbucks cafes, coffee has grown from a simple discovery to total sophistication.
One of the little know facts about coffee is that is was first discovered by the South American Indians well before the discovery of the New World. Its stimulating properties were soon recognised as it helped the tribes people to deal with the high altitudes, and for this alone it became...