How Coffee Shapes Culture: History, Benefits, and Future
As you peruse this article, around the world, a staggering eight million cups of coffee are being consumed. This beloved beverage has been part of human culture for over 1,500 years, and some claim it has played a pivotal role in driving the Enlightenment—an era that sparked many of the revolutionary ideas that shaped the world as we know it today. The primary active ingredient in coffee, caffeine, is considered the most consumed psychoactive substance on the planet. But where does coffee come from, and what are its effects when we drink it?
