In the world, most known drink is coffee. According to a survey, daily 2.25 billion of cups are taken in daily in whole world. Coffee is a brewed drink made from roasted coffee beans, and it is known for its energising effect and unique flavour . Here are some amazing facts about coffee that you probably didn't know.

  1. Coffee was discovered by a goat herder: According to legend, coffee was discovered by a goat herder named Kaldi in Ethiopia in the 9th century. Kaldi noticed that his goats became energetic after eating the berries of a certain tree, which turned out to be the coffee tree.

  2. Coffee was originally used for religious purposes: In the 15th century, coffee was used by Sufi monks in Yemen for its stimulant effect during long religious ceremonies.

  3. The word "coffee" comes from Arabic: The word "coffee" is believed to have come from the Arabic word "qahwah," which means "wine of the bean."

  4. Coffee was banned in Mecca: In the 16th century, coffee was banned in Mecca because it was believed to stimulate radical thinking and encourage political dissent.

  5. Coffee houses were once called "penny universities": In the 17th and 18th centuries, coffee houses were popular meeting places where people could discuss politics, literature, and other topics. They were called "penny universities" because for the price of a penny, a person could buy a cup of coffee and engage in intellectual conversations.

  6. Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world: After oil, coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world. It is estimated that over 25 million people worldwide rely on coffee for their livelihood.

  7. The world's oldest coffee plant is over 120 years old: The world's oldest coffee plant, located in Indonesia, is over 120 years old and still produces coffee beans.

  8. Coffee beans are not beans: Despite their name, coffee beans are not beans at all. In actuality these beans are seeds of a coffee plant.

  9. The world's most expensive coffee is made from animal poop: The world's most expensive coffee, Kopi Luwak, is made from the feces of the Asian palm civet, a cat-like animal. The civet eats the coffee cherries, and the beans are fermented in its digestive tract before being excreted.

  10. Coffee can help you live longer: Studies have shown that drinking coffee can reduce the risk of death from heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It can also reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, liver disease, and some types of cancer.

  11. The caffeine in coffee is a natural insecticide: Caffeine is a natural insecticide that protects the coffee plant from pests.

  12. Finland consumes the most coffee per capita: Finland consumes the most coffee per capita in the world, with an average of 12 kg per person per year.

  13. The world's largest cup of coffee was over 3,700 gallons: In 2012, a group of 300 students in Mexico City created the world's largest cup of coffee, which was over 3,700 gallons.

  14. Coffee can help you lose weight: Studies have shown that caffeine can boost your metabolism and help you burn fat.

  15. Coffee can improve your memory: Studies have shown that caffeine can improve memory consolidation, which is the process of transferring new information from short-term to long-term memory.

  16. Coffee can make you happier: Studies have shown that drinking coffee can increase dopamine levels in the brain, which can improve mood and reduce the risk of depression.

  17. Decaf coffee is not caffeine-free: Decaf coffee still contains small amounts of caffeine.