A beverage is prepared from seeds of coffee tree fruit through baking, grinding and brewing. In English, the word coffee first appeared in16th century, and evolved from Dutch koffie. In Dutch, the word koffie comes from the Arabic word qahwah.
The history of coffee can be traced back to centuries ago, and the exact time can no longer be verified. It is said that in Ethiopia, Africa, people discovered the coffee tree and began to make drinks from the seeds of this plant. With the passage of time, coffee trees were introduced to Yemen, Arabia and other regions, and gradually became a popular drink.
In Europe, coffee was initially regarded as a luxury, which was expensive and only the rich could afford it. However, with the popularization of coffee culture and the increase of coffee bean supply, coffee has gradually become a popular drink. Today, coffee has become one of the most popular drinks in the world. People all over the world have the habit of drinking coffee. There are many kinds of coffee and different tastes. Whether it's instant coffee, espresso or hand-brewed coffee, it has its unique charm and fans.
The benefits of drinking coffee:
1, improve alertness and attention: Caffeine is the main component of coffee and has obvious refreshing effect. It can stimulate the central nervous system, improve alertness and attention, and help people stay awake and alert. Drinking coffee can provide extra energy and attention for people who need to work or study for a long time.
2. Promote metabolism and fat burning: Caffeine can stimulate metabolism, increase calorie consumption and promote fat burning. This means that drinking coffee can help people lose weight, especially in the case of a healthy diet and exercise plan. In addition, coffee can also improve sports performance and enhance muscle strength and endurance.
3. Improve cognitive ability and mood: Studies show that caffeine can stimulate the activity of neurons in the cerebral cortex and improve people's cognitive ability, memory and learning ability. Drinking coffee can also improve mood and relieve anxiety and depression symptoms. For those who suffer from depression or anxiety, drinking coffee can relieve symptoms to some extent.