Espresso factory
I don’t remember when I had my first cup of coffee, but I do remember when I had my last. Today, after a long afternoon workshop, painting Coney Island round- about swings.
Coney Island round-about swings
The coffee tasted good. It refreshed me with just enough caffeine to replenish my energy.
Needs cream?
Coffee is slightly acidic (pH 5.0–5.1) and can have a stimulating effect on humans because of its caffeine content. It is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways. The effect of coffee on human health has been a subject of many studies; however, results have varied in terms of coffee’s relative benefit. The majority of recent research suggests that moderate coffee consumption is benign or mildly beneficial in healthy adults. However, the diterpenes in coffee may increase the risk of heart disease.
LavAzza Espresso regular & decaf
Coffee cultivation first took place in Abyssinia. The earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking appears in the middle of the 15th century in the Sufi shrines of Yemen. In the Horn of Africa and Yemen, coffee was used in local religious ceremonies. As these ceremonies conflicted with the beliefs of the Christian church, the Ethiopian Church banned the secular consumption of coffee until the reign of Emperor Menelik II. The beverage was also banned in Ottoman Turkey during the 17th century for political reasons, and was associated with rebellious political activities in Europe.
Coffee for two
What’s your take on coffee? Or do you prefer soda or tea or something else?
Good blog, Gail. I am in total agreement with Joy, I couldn’t live happily without my morning coffee. I don’t think I could wake up to a cup of mulled wine in the morning.
Yes, it is some kind of ritual, isn’t it? Like prayer. Can’t begin the day without it. Thanks Gerri, good to see you.
Cool info, Gail. My mom is to blame for my distaste of this popular drink. She percolated her coffee and drank possible 2-3 pots of it a day. The house always smelled of it…not in a good way when combined with her 2 pack-a-day smoking habit. Just the smell of coffee nauseates me, although less than it used to since hubby is a big coffee aficionado.
Suffice it to say, I’m a tea drinker:-)
WOW Paula. I haven’t heard the downside of coffee. Smoke alone would get me running. Our early year’s events do stick. Sort of like loving the smell of pine trees because you identify the fragrance with happy times in camp. Try becoming a barister coffee maker that could cure you. It is an art, did you know? Thanks for sharing.
In case you haven’t heard, here’s a barista . . . When visiting a bar or coffeeshop in Italy, a customer might very well encounter a uniformed bartender called a barista. In Italy, this person is a trained mixologist familiar with both alcohol and coffee-based drinks. He or she might even wear an elaborate jacket similar to that of a bandmaster or military officer. A barista is usually treated as a respected specialist, in the same vein as a wine steward or sommelier.
I couldn’t live (happily, anyway) without my morning coffee. Thanks for the great piece, Gail.
Thanks Joy. I never thought I would say the same, but somehow I got into the game of making and enjoying coffee. Espresso, cappuccino, latte and just plain ole’ brewed coffee. Oh, and also iced coffee. That’s also special.
I sit here right now sipping my second cup 🙂
My parents were big coffee drinkers, and I was permitted to share their morning ritual by the time I was about ten, doctored liberally with milk and sugar. Now I can’t imagine a morning without coffee, and I often brew another for a mid-afternoon pick me up – or warm me up, especially on days like today!
I didn’t realize coffee-drinking went back to the 15th century. During my research for a historical novel, I did discover the beverage of choice in Italy during in the early 15th century was mulled wine. Hmm. Wonder how my boss would react to mulled wine in the break room instead of coffee?
How lovely Frances. Thank you for sharing. Coffee and history, each a love of mine. I enjoy preparing coffee and then enjoying the fragrance and the tastes of my choice of the day’s brew. And everything has fascinating history behind it. Oh, please . . . Do let me know what your boss says. Chuckle.