There are a few interesting information about the coffee we love to drink. These coffee facts will make an interesting discussion at the next social gathering or meeting. Your friends or colleagues will appreciate their cup of coffee if you share these coffee facts with them.

Basically, these coffee facts can be divided into three 3 core areas:

• History of coffee
• Coffee drinkers
• Coffee business

We will discuss in greater detail based upon the 3 core areas outlined above.

History of Coffee

In addition, there are many historical coffee facts. One of those interesting facts could be that the first coffee house to open up in Europe was in the city of Venice. This first coffee shop opened in 1863 and mainly catered to the rich.

Another coffee fact that may impress people may be the knowledge that it takes five years for a coffee tree to mature. In addition, the average output of a coffee tree equates to one pound of roasted coffee per year.

In regards to trivial coffee facts, the individual sharing the information can talk about reading coffee grounds. This piece of information can be followed up by saying that Chase and Sanborn, in the late 1800's, actually put on a flier instructions on how to read the coffee grounds found in the bottom of a coffee cup.

Or, a little known fact is the invention of instant coffee. This was discovered in 1906 by a Belgian who lived in Guatemala. His name was George Washington. The person sharing this coffee fact could ask if anyone knows who invented instant coffee. Interestingly enough you could declare that it was George Washington.

Coffee Drinker

When sharing coffee facts it may prove interesting to other people the popularity of drinking coffee. For example if sitting with others at work during the coffee break you might state, in an offhanded way, that a person who enjoys their coffee spends a lot of money on that pleasure. In fact the average person spends enough money on coffee every year to purchase a round trip airline ticket to Florida.

Or when sharing coffee facts you can talk about the time commitments of people in obtaining their coffee. For example, while waiting for coffee at the local coffee shop, you could share with those around you that the average person who buys coffee through the convenience of store with a drive-through window will spend as much as 45 hours a year waiting in line.

Coffee In World Economy

Coffee plays an important part in the world economy. It is the second most traded commodity after petroleum. Worldwide coffee production stands at a walloping 6 million metric tonnes per year.

One of the most interesting coffee facts is that Brazil is the world largest coffee producer. She contributes to about 40% of the total world production and is a major money earner for the country.

Conclusion

These are some of the basic coffee facts that everyone show know. With this knowledge your conversation at your gathering or meeting will be livelier. Hopefully you can impress your friends, colleagues or business associates with these basic coffee facts.

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