The World s Most Loved Sources Of Caffeine - 1320 Words

Coffee is known as one of the world’s most loved sources of caffeine. Not only does coffee keep one alert, researchers have also discovered it can even make one smarter, sharper, less stressed, and reduce the risk of skin cancer and Alzheimer’s. Coffee originated from parts of the Arab world. Legend has it that an Ethiopian goat herder discovered coffee’s stimulating effects when his flock became full of energy after they had consumed brownish berries from a certain tree. While coffee berries were chewed for a long time by many cultures, the Yemenites were the first to make them into a drink. Coffee and coffeehouses had soon spread throughout the Arab world and by the 17th century, European travelers began to notice coffeehouses’ role as†¦show more content†¦Coffee provided stimulation and alertness necessary for scientists to change the world as they knew it. Coffeehouses also provided places for many different groups to self-educate, experiment, and challenge and discover new ideas. One of those groups was Britain’s first scientific institution and academy, known as the Royal Society, which still flourishes today. They met and discussed at coffeehouses, especially one named the Grecian. Their discussions in the coffeehouses resulted in large discoveries in favor of the theory of gravity and many books published by the institution. Famous scientists Isaac Newton and Edmund Halley also frequented places like the Grecian and were said to be once seen dissecting a dolphin inside. Not only were coffeehouses places of discussion and experimentation, they were also places where lectures were given. These lectures educated scientists and students, but also became the interest of sailors and merchants. With the knowledge gained in coffeehouses, they were able to improve their navigation and thus improving their line of work. Coffee’s stimulating effects also helped many scientists, students, and anyone involved in d iscussion to stay alert and engaged. Coffee was often served not only at discussions at coffeehouses, but also in between sessions at academic conferences and symposia. It was at these types of academic conferences with coffee and at coffeehouses where not