Chapter 22: What's Coffee(Caffeine) Got to do With My Health?

One of the Worlds most popular drink has health benefits when taken in moderation!

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Coffee…

Coffee! It's the name most of us are automatically attracted to early in the morning. It's a workplace meeting or social gathering to reminisce about chai or coffee. The essence of coffee, just the smell of it; makes our senses go crazy. There are billion-dollar business empires just to keep everyone depended on to caffeine. There is a reason behind this fantastic potion, which started around the last millennium.

The history of coffee is a global tale, with its roots dating back to the 9th -10th century in Ethiopia. The legend goes that a goat herder discovered the energizing effects of coffee after his goats became more active upon consuming the coffee cherries. This discovery led to the cultivation of coffee beans and a flourishing trade in the 15th century in the Arabian peninsula, particularly in Yemen. The 17th century saw the birth of coffee houses, known as Yahweh Khana in the Middle East, and the spread of cafés, or coffeehouses, to Europe. Coffee's journey continued through the East India Company to the rest of Europe, where it quickly gained popularity, leading to the establishment of European-controlled coffee plantations in colonies like Indonesia and the Caribbean. Today, coffee is a global commodity, with Brazil, Vietnam, and Colombia among the top producers. The beans are exported worldwide to be processed and sold in retail like Starbucks, Dunkin, and many other coffee houses, making coffee one of the most widely consumed nonalcoholic beverages, connecting coffee lovers across the globe.