☕ Fun Facts About Coffee You Probably Didn’t Know
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☕ Fun Facts About Coffee You Probably Didn’t Know
1. Coffee Was Discovered by Goats 🐐
Legend has it that an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats dancing with energy after eating red coffee cherries. Curious, he tried them himself—and the rest is history! Coffee’s incredible global journey began with a herd of very happy goats.
2. Coffee Is Technically a Fruit 🍒
Coffee beans are actually seeds from a coffee cherry, which grows on a tropical shrub. Each cherry typically holds two beans, and the sweet outer layer is sometimes used to make a tea called cascara. That means your favorite brew comes from a fruit!
3. The World Drinks Over 2 Billion Cups of Coffee Every Day 🌍
Every single day, people around the world drink more than 2.25 billion cups of coffee—making it one of the most traded commodities on Earth, second only to oil. It’s safe to say coffee keeps the world running.
4. Espresso Means “Pressed Out” ☕️
The word espresso doesn’t describe a roast or bean—it refers to the brewing process. In Italian, espresso literally means “pressed out,” describing how hot water is pushed through finely ground coffee under high pressure to extract that rich, creamy shot.
5. The World’s Most Expensive Coffee Comes from Civets 🐈
Kopi Luwak, or civet coffee, is made using beans that have passed through a civet, a small cat-like creature. While known for its smooth flavor, ethical concerns make it rare. At Retriever Reserve Coffee Co., we proudly source our beans ethically and sustainably from trusted farms.
6. Coffee Can Actually Be Good for You ❤️
Research suggests that moderate coffee drinkers may enjoy lower risks of heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.Coffee is packed with antioxidants, which help protect your body’s cells. So yes—your morning ritual might be doing more good than you realize!
7. Instant Coffee Has Been Around Since the 1800s 📜
Invented in 1881 by a Frenchman named Alphonse Allais, instant coffee rose to fame during World War II for its convenience. Today, modern versions—like our Retriever Reserve Instant Coffee Pouch—combine convenience with quality for coffee anywhere, anytime.
8. Coffee Grows in the “Coffee Belt” 🌎
Coffee plants thrive only in tropical regions between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn—known as the Coffee Belt.That’s why Retriever Reserve sources beans from premier regions like Brazil, Colombia, and Ethiopia, where perfect altitude and soil meet ideal climate conditions.
9. Coffee Was Once Banned 🚫
Back in the 16th century, coffee was banned in Mecca—and later in parts of Europe—because leaders feared it inspired “radical thinking.” Luckily, the bans didn’t last. Imagine a world without your morning brew!
10. Your Golden Retriever Might Love the Smell, But Not the Sip 🐾
While dogs can’t have caffeine, they sure love the aroma of fresh-brewed coffee. At Retriever Reserve Coffee Co., we celebrate the bond between coffee lovers and their loyal companions. That’s why every purchase helps support animal shelters and SPCA programs.
❤️ Brewed With Heart. Inspired by Companionship.
At Retriever Reserve Coffee Co., every bag of coffee tells a story—one of warmth, friendship, and purpose. So the next time you pour your favorite blend, take a moment to savor the history, care, and heart in every sip.