Enjoying Coffee At Home Or At Work

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Enjoying Coffee At Home Or At Work
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• Having a cup of coffee has been a very popular
  pastime for almost everybody. Be it in the
  workplace, coffee shops or even in the comforts
  of our very own homes, we get to enjoy it with
  our family and peers. It provides opportunities
  for social interactions to some and while to
  others it gives them a time to relax and wind up.

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• Coffee was first discovered in the highlands of
  Ethiopia. It later on spread to Egypt, Yemen,
  Persia, Turkey, northern Africa and then to the
  Venetian ports of Italy. Then from Venice it was
  introduced to the rest of Europe and to the
  Americas. Initially, it was used for spiritual
  reasons. It became a substitute of wine for
  various spiritual practices. Today, coffee has
  become one of the most popular beverages enjoyed
  worldwide.

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• Coffee preparation involves a number of
  processes. It starts from harvesting (usually by
  hands), separating the fruit from the beans,
  fermentation (to remove the slimy layer on the
  beans), washing (to remove the fermentation
  residue), drying and finally sorting. Roasting
  comes in next since coffee beans are sold in its
  roasted state. It is in this process where more
  care is employed because roasting influences the
  flavor of the coffee bean, while undergoing
  physical and chemical change.

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• There are quite a number of health benefits from
  drinking coffee. One would be the theophylline in
  coffee which reduces the symptoms of asthma. It
  also has natural antioxidants which flush out the
  body from free radicals that contribute to cell
  damage and thus reduce the risk of cancer. It
  also appears to help in reducing the risk of
  certain ailments such as Parkinson's disease,
  Alzheimer's disease, cirrhosis of the liver,
  gout, heart diseases and type II diabetes. It was
  also known to reduce depression and is popularly
  known to "perk you up" in the morning. It is
  commonly used by athletes to aid in lengthening
  their endurance for physical activity and their
  recovery afterwards. Scientists have already had
  some proof that taking coffee breaks is
  beneficial to anyone especially in the workplace.
  Recent studies show that coffee can help an
  individual become more productive and allow their
  mind to function well.

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• However, excessive coffee drinking also poses
  some negative effects as well. It is mostly due
  to a stimulant found in coffee called caffeine,
  which can cause stiffening on the walls of the
  arteries. Caffeine is also an addictive compound
  so it is necessary that you drink coffee in
  moderation for if taken in excessive amounts
  could lead to insomnia, arrhythmia, psychomotor
  agitation and osteoporosis.

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• Coffee can be enjoyed in various ways, whether
  you are in the workplace or at home. It may be
  served black, which is with no additives, or
  served with sugar or creamers or both. It may
  also be served either hot or cold. When served
  cold, it is called iced coffee and is a special
  treat especially during the summer months. Hot or
  iced coffee can be prepared with a variety of
  flavors which would surely tease your taste buds.
  A few would include chocolate, French vanilla,
  hazelnut, Almond amaretto, caramel, and Kona.

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