Interesting facts about the world’s favourite brew
Coffee beans are actually seeds found inside coffee cherries.
Coffee has a long history and is believed to have originated in Ethiopia, before spreading across the world.
Coffee contains caffeine, a natural stimulant that can temporarily increase alertness and reduce feelings of tiredness.
Coffee can have notes ranging from chocolate and caramel to berries and citrus, depending on the beans and how they are processed.
Espresso is a brewing method, not a type of coffee bean.
Almost any coffee bean can be used to make espresso.
For most healthy adults, the FDA says up to 400 mg of caffeine a day is generally not associated with dangerous negative effects.