The World's Most Popular Beverage is .....

The world's most popular Beverage is...

Water.  Worldwide, water is number one by far. 

But if the question is altered to ask, 'What is the most popular prepared beverage? Coffee leaps to the front of the class. 

Coffee is number one by far, with soft drinks (colas, root beers and such) taking second place.

Beer and wine combine to win third position.  And tea occupies the number four spot, according to a number of online sites.

So, in a about 400 words, here's some facts about our favorite drink.....

The word coffee entered the English language way back in 1598. It came from the Italian word “caffa”, via the Turkish word “kahveh”  and through the Arabic word “qahwa”. 

                 Coffee is liked by all people regardless of their age or geographical location. Coffee is made either hot or cold. The cold preparation of coffee is almost as popular as the hot one. You can have your coffee with or without milk or with some whipped cream to make it sinfully delicious.

                  Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world next to petroleum. The popularity of coffee can also be judged by the rising number of coffee pubs and cafes all over the world. People of all the age groups can be found hanging at such cafes enjoying their cup of coffee. In the morning, in the afternoon or in the nights the coffee house business does not stop.

                    Many researches have shown that coffee reduces the risk of a number of diseases and ailments like diabetes, gall stones, cirrhosis and many more. Coffee forms the chief source of stimulant caffeine in the human body. The good and bad effects of coffee are still being researched on. A cup of coffee, when you are really down, can make you more alert and boost your power of reasoning. Anything, including coffee, when taken in moderation does not have an adverse effect on your health.

                    Like cocoa and banana, coffee is a tropical export that is produced almost exclusively in the rain forests of the developing world, but is mainly consumed in the wealthier nations. Fortunately more and more coffee drinkers are demanding that their favorite baristas serve coffee that is grown in a manner that protects and not destroys the rain forests.

One out of every five cups of coffee worldwide is consumed in the United States. Meetings are held, proposals are discussed, marriages are proposed, deals are finalized, and a lot more happens over the magical cup of coffee.  Enjoy!

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