I love coffee!

 

Coffee was not always a drink. It was once a plant, a green and fragrant shrub that grew in the mountains of Ethiopia. It had red berries that contained seeds, which the locals called "bun". They roasted the seeds and ground them into a powder, which they mixed with water and honey to make a stimulating brew.

One day, a merchant from Yemen came to Ethiopia and saw the coffee plant. He was curious about its effects and asked the locals to share their secret. They gave him some seeds and taught him how to prepare the drink. He was amazed by the taste and the energy it gave him. He decided to take some seeds with him and plant them in his homeland.

He named the drink "qahwa", which means "wine of the bean" in Arabic. He spread the word about its benefits and soon it became popular among the people of Yemen and beyond. It reached the Arabian Peninsula, Persia, Turkey, and Egypt. It was served in coffee houses, where people gathered to socialize, read, play games, and discuss politics and religion.

Coffee also traveled to Europe, where it faced some resistance from the church, who considered it a pagan drink. But it was defended by some scholars and doctors, who praised its medicinal and intellectual virtues. It was embraced by the royalty and the nobility, who enjoyed it as a luxury and a status symbol. It was also adopted by the common folk, who found it a cheaper and healthier alternative to alcohol.

Coffee continued to spread across the world, reaching Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It adapted to different cultures and preferences, creating new varieties and flavors. It became a global commodity and a source of wealth and power for some nations. It also inspired revolutions and movements, such as the Boston Tea Party and the French Enlightenment.

Coffee is now one of the most consumed beverages in the world, with billions of cups consumed every day. It is a drink that connects people across time and space, a drink that stimulates the mind and the senses, a drink that celebrates diversity and creativity. Coffee is not just a drink. It is a story.

I love coffee as a drink, i love the scent, energy it gives and overall positive aspect of it in life as also daily ritual of brewing and drinking.

Here are some coffee recipes that are easy to make, suitable for office work or gaming and gentle on the stomach. Here are five of them:

• Cold brew coffee: This is a low-acid coffee that is brewed with cold water for 12 to 24 hours. It has a smooth and rich flavor that can be enjoyed hot or cold. To make it, you need coarse-ground coffee beans, water, a large jar, a cheesecloth, and a strainer. You can find the detailed instructions here.
• Bulletproof coffee: This is a high-fat coffee that is blended with butter and MCT oil. It can boost your energy, focus, and metabolism. To make it, you need brewed coffee, grass-fed butter, MCT oil, and a blender. You can find the detailed instructions here.
• Turkish coffee: This is a strong and aromatic coffee that is brewed with finely-ground coffee beans, sugar, and water. It is traditionally served in small cups with foam on top. To make it, you need fine-ground coffee beans, sugar, water, a small pot, and a spoon. You can find the detailed instructions here.
• Dalgona coffee: This is a trendy and frothy coffee that is made with instant coffee, sugar, water, and milk. It has a creamy and sweet taste that can be enjoyed hot or cold. To make it, you need instant coffee, sugar, water, milk, a bowl, a whisk, and a glass. You can find the detailed instructions [here].
• Irish coffee: This is a boozy and cozy coffee that is mixed with whiskey, brown sugar, and whipped cream. It can warm you up and lift your spirits. To make it, you need brewed coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, heavy cream, and a mug.

I hope you find these coffee recipes interesting and easy on the stomach. Enjoy! 😊