Most of us enjoy a daily cup (or two, or three) of coffee, but don’t give much thought to where it originally came from or what it can do besides taste delicious. It does have some characteristics that you may not be familiar with. We know all about how coffee can be the best possible finishing touch for your event. Our coffee bar keeps your guests excited. Here are a few facts to enjoy as you sip your coffee today.
Drink Coffee, Live Longer
Coffee was once thought to dehydrate the body. This is because it contains caffeine, a common diuretic. However, studies have shown that this is not true. Coffee can actually make you live a longer, more productive life. Coffee contains antioxidants, which are substances that fight free radicals in the body, lowering the risk of some diseases such as heart disease and Parkinson’s. According to a Harvard study, coffee drinkers who average between 4-8 cups per day typically live longer lives. So, enjoy!! Have that extra cup of coffee today.
Guinness World Record
In order to build the largest cup of coffee, fifty people worked for more than a month! The cup was a massive 9 feet tall and held over 6000 gallons of prepared Arabic coffee. Now that’s a way to start your morning!
Only Two States Produce Coffee In The United States
One of only two states in the United States of America able to grow coffee plants commercially is Hawaii, the other state is California. They are the only two states in the “coffee belt,” where the warm temperatures allow the trees to flourish.
Brazil Grows The Most Coffee In The World
Coffee production in Brazil is responsible for about a third of all coffee, making Brazil by far the world’s largest producer, a position the country has held for the last 150 years. Coffee plantations, covering some 10,000 square miles, are mainly located in the southeastern states of Brazil, where the environment and climate provide ideal growing conditions. The crop first arrived in Brazil in the 18th century and had become the dominant producer by the 1840s. Brazilian coffee prospered since the early 19th century when Italian immigrants came to work in the coffee plantations.
Creative Uses Of Coffee Grounds
People usually discard the grounds left behind after coffee is brewed, but you may reconsider throwing them out after you read this list of uses.
- Exfoliate your skin: The coarse particles in coffee grounds work as an exfoliating agent to help remove dirt and dead cells from the skin. Simply mix coffee grounds with a little bit of water or coconut oil and scrub them with your hands directly onto your face and body.
- Fertilize your garden: Most soil does not contain the essential nutrients needed for optimal plant growth. Thus, most gardens need to be fertilized to ensure that plants have the nourishment they need to survive. Coffee grounds contain several key minerals for plant growth — nitrogen, calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and chromium
- Remove fleas from your pet: Fleas are a common problem in household pets and treating them can be costly and time-consuming. Fleas don’t seem to like coffee so simply rub the grounds throughout your pet’s fur after shampooing. Then rinse them off and allow your pet to dry as usual. This may also add smoothness and shine to your pet’s coat.
- Use it as a natural dye. If you’ve ever spilled coffee on a white shirt, you know that it can leave a stain. By rewetting used coffee grounds, you can create an inexpensive and all-natural dye that can be used to color cotton, rayon, cellophane, linen, and paper. This is an easy way to give fabrics and paper a vintage look or disguise existing stains on your clothing and towels. Coffee grounds can even be used to dye Easter eggs or deepen the color of dark hair.
- Repair Scratched Furniture. If you own wooden furniture, you’ve probably noticed it can be easily scuffed and scratched. Various products can help minimize the appearance of scratches, but before you run to the store, you might want to give coffee grounds a try. First, make a thick paste with used coffee grounds and water. Then rub the paste into the scratch using a cotton swab, allow it to sit for 5–10 minutes, and then wipe with a cotton rag.
About Valet Coffee
Valet Coffee is a full service, mobile espresso and smoothie bar. It’s a unique way to impress customers, appreciate employees and kick up any special event to the next level. Our professional baristas will bring the taste and feel of an authentic European coffee house. We do all the work, all you have to do is entertain. Valet Coffee’s mobile espresso and smoothie bars are one of Greater Cincinnati’s best marketing tools.
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