Five Interesting Facts About Coffee

Over 500 billion cups of coffee are consumed globally each year. Here are some unknown facts about your favourite beverage:

Coffee is believed to have originated in Ethiopia in the 9th century.

After crude oil, coffee is the most traded commodity in the world.

The average 8-ounce cup of coffee contains around 95 mg of caffeine.

Brazil is the world’s largest producer and exporter of coffee, accounting for over 40% of the global supply.

Moderate coffee consumption may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, liver disease, and certain types of cancer.