How The Coffee Plant Hacks Your Brain
Animalogic・1 minute read
Coffee, the second most consumed beverage after water, has a rich history dating back to 850 A.D. with various forms and species of the Coffea plant. Caffeine, the primary psychoactive agent in coffee, is consumed globally for its alertness-boosting properties, with recommended limits to prevent dependence.
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- The discovery of coffee dates back to 850 A.D. in Ethiopia when Kaldi, a goat herder, observed the coffee cherries, marking the beginning of coffee's journey as a widely consumed beverage.
- Caffeine in coffee, a potent psychoactive agent, enhances alertness and productivity by blocking adenosine receptors, leading to common dependence and addiction issues, with recommended daily limits for adults set at 400 milligrams, offering decaffeinated options for those seeking the flavor without the caffeine.
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"History and Science of Coffee Consumption"
- Coffee is a widely consumed beverage, second only to water, with various forms like espresso, latte, and cold brew.
- The Coffea plant was discovered around 850 A.D. in Ethiopia, with the coffee cherries being noticed by a goat herder named Kaldi.
- Coffea plants are part of the angiosperm sub-kingdom, with over 100 species, the most common being Coffea Arabica and Coffea Canephora.
- Coffee beans are actually seeds inside fruits known as cherries, which need to be harvested at the right time for quality.
- Caffeine in coffee is the most widely consumed psychoactive agent globally, aiding in alertness and productivity by blocking adenosine receptors.
- Caffeine dependence and addiction are common, with recommended limits of 400 milligrams per day for adults, and decaffeinated coffee is an option for those who enjoy the flavor without the caffeine.
