For those of you who follow our blog regularly, you probably know that we are big fans of various compilations with curious facts related to coffee. This is because we strongly believe that it is not enough to like this "magic" in a cup, but also to keep being interested in its history, origins, trends, and cultural differences. Because from coffee is there is always more to learn.

 

 

In this line of thought, we have chosen our current topic again to be related to a few facts about coffee, which you can read holding your breath, as people have said, and they would shock you because you hardly guessed about them. They would also be a great way to diversify your daily routine. Well, let's get started!

 

1. There are places worldwide where coffee is considered a miracle cure.

In Arab countries and some Islamic countries, coffee is a cult and even more. Back in the age, it took a prescription from a doctor to be possible to buy coffee beans. From there comes why the perception that it is a miracle cure comes.

 

2. Cafeterias where you can drink coffee in the company of your cat.

In Japan and Korea, there are cafes that are designed for people with pets. There they can enjoy both a nice cup of espresso and the company of their cat.

 

3. Good manners are not old-fashioned.

Strange as it may sound to some of you, there are cafes in France, where if you address the waiter with appropriate words such as "Hello" and "Thank you", this will ensure a reduction in your final bill, which is proof that good manners and attitude are the "golden key".

 

4. Drinking coffee leads to the death penalty.

In the Ottoman Empire, during the reign of Sultan Murad IV, drinking coffee was considered a serious crime. This means that anyone caught with a cup of coffee gets a death sentence. Well, we are glad that this practice has been left behind in the past and is not applied today.

 

5. Women's petition against cafes.

In 1674, a petition against the drinking of coffee, initiated by local women, appeared in England. The main reason that makes them do this is that instead of taking care of their family, their husbands spend most of their time in cafes.

 

6. Coffee - the first frozen product.

Apart from being the second most consumed beverage, coffee is considered to be the first food product worldwide to be frozen. This statement comes from data that years ago when there was a shortage in some parts of the world of green coffee beans Arabica and its trade required many days filled with transportation and logistics, traders froze it to store the product for a longer time.

 

7. A good deed that warms hearts.

In the Italian city of Naples, if you think the coffee is best in a particular restaurant, you can pay for two cups but drink one. What about the other one? The owner of the restaurant serves it to someone who cannot afford to sit down and pay for their drink.

 

8. Coffee Spa It is a common fact that our coffee has a calming and relaxing effect.

That is why in Japan they have created a special spa where you can drink coffee while using various procedures - both the mind and your body get the necessary dose of relaxation.

 

9. Salty coffee = strong love.

In Turkey, there is a ritual during an engagement in which the future bride must serve the groom a cup of coffee with lots of salt. If he drinks it without resentment, it proves that love will be strong and will withstand difficulties.

Thanks to those of you who visited our blog again and took the time to read the article! We will be happy to share your opinion on the topic in a comment below, whether you found it interesting and how much you liked it. What would you like the next article to be?