More than 500 million people have mentioned #coffee on Instagram, and the same volume shows up in real buying habits and daily intake. In the UK, 80% of households keep instant coffee in their cupboards. Drinking 3 to 4 cups of coffee daily is linked to a 25% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, while shade-grown coffee supports 50% more bird species than sun-grown farms.
Key Takeaways
- Honoré de Balzac reportedly drank up to 50 cups of coffee a day for literary stamina
- The first coffeehouse in England opened in Oxford in 1650
- Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia in the 9th century by a goat herder named Kaldi
- The global coffee market is projected to reach $155.64 billion by 2026
- Arabica coffee accounts for 60-70% of the world's commercial coffee production
- Brazil produces roughly 40% of the world's total coffee supply
- Coffee production is responsible for 2.1 million hectares of deforestation annually
- It takes 140 liters of water to produce one single cup of coffee
- Shade-grown coffee supports 50% more bird species than sun-grown coffee
- Global coffee consumption reached 166.63 million 60-kilogram bags in 2020/2021
- The United States consumes approximately 400 million cups of coffee per day
- Finland is the world's largest consumer of coffee per capita at 12kg per person annually
- Habitual coffee consumption is linked to an 11% lower risk of heart failure
- Drinking 3-4 cups of coffee daily reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 25%
- Coffee drinkers have a 40% lower risk of developing liver cancer
From historic “Penny Universities” to today’s data, coffee drives daily culture, productivity, and major health benefits.
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Cultural & Historical Influence29 stats
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Honoré de Balzac reportedly drank up to 50 cups of coffee a day for literary stamina
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The first coffeehouse in England opened in Oxford in 1650
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Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia in the 9th century by a goat herder named Kaldi
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Lloyd's of London, the insurance giant, started as a coffeehouse in 1686
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80% of UK households buy instant coffee for their cupboards
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17th-century London coffeehouses were known as "Penny Universities" for the cost of admission
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The Boston Tea Party in 1773 shifted American preference from tea to coffee
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Turkey's domestic coffee culture is UNESCO inscribed as an Intangible Cultural Heritage
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The first webcam was invented at Cambridge University to monitor a coffee pot
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Coffee houses were banned in Mecca in 1511 because they were seen as centers of political gathering
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Beethoven meticulously counted 60 beans for every cup he drank
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The word "coffee" comes from the Arabic "qahwah"
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Finland’s law requires employers to give employees two 15-minute coffee breaks daily
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72% of creative professionals believe coffee improves their productivity
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Fika, the Swedish concept of a coffee break, is practiced by 90% of Swedish workers
16
Johann Sebastian Bach composed the "Coffee Cantata" in 1735
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40% of Italian coffee consumption occurs at stand-up espresso bars
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The average American office worker spends $20a week on coffee
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Vietnamese "egg coffee" (ca phe trung) was invented in 1946 due to milk shortages
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The world record for the largest cup of coffee is 22,739 liters
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Ethiopia hosts the "Buna" coffee ceremony which lasts up to 3 hours
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Over 500 million people mentions of #coffee have been recorded on Instagram
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Coffee was once tried as a cure for the plague in 1650s London
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Espresso machines were patented first in Turin, Italy in 1884 by Angelo Moriondo
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The "Coffee House Politique" in the US Revolutionary era acted as primary news hubs
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Brazil issued a postage stamp scented like coffee in 2001
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60% of people in the Middle East prefer coffee with cardamom
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The first Starbucks opened at Seattle’s Pike Place Market in 1971
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50% of the world's population drinks coffee regularly
Interpretation
Cultural & Historical Influence Interpretation
If coffee's journey from a 9th-century Ethiopian goat herder's discovery to a daily ritual for half the world proves anything, it’s that humanity will gladly turn a simple bean into a catalyst for revolution, art, insurance, and the desperate need to know if the office pot is full.
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Economic Impact & Trade30 stats
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The global coffee market is projected to reach $155.64 billion by 2026
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Arabica coffee accounts for 60-70% of the world's commercial coffee production
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Brazil produces roughly 40% of the world's total coffee supply
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Coffee is the second most traded legal commodity in the world after oil
05
Vietnam is the leading producer of Robusta coffee globally
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The coffee industry provides jobs for over 125 million people globally
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Ethiopia's economy relies on coffee for 30% of its total export earnings
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The fair trade coffee market is valued at over $1.5 billion annually
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Robusta coffee production has increased by 30% over the last decade
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Coffee exports from Colombia reached 12.6 million bags in 2021
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The specialty coffee segment has a growth rate of 10-15% annually
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25 million smallholder farmers produce 80% of the world's coffee
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The price of Arabica coffee on the C-Market fluctuated by 80% in 2021
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Starbucks operates over 33,000 stores globally generating $29 billion in revenue
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Indonesia is the world's fourth-largest coffee producer
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Coffee tax revenue in Germany exceeds €1 billion annually
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The US coffee industry supports 1.7 million jobs
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Roasted coffee exports from Switzerland are worth $2.5 billion annually
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Uganda's coffee exports hit a record high of 6.08 million bags in 2021
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The average price of a cup of coffee at a coffee shop is $4.90
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Central America accounts for 15% of the global Arabica supply
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Coffee farming contributes 4.5% to Vietnam's GDP
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Institutional investors hold 40% of coffee futures contracts
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World coffee stocks reached a 6-year low in 2022
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The instant coffee market in China is growing at 15% CAGR
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Coffee production in India provides employment for 600,000 people
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Retail coffee sales in the UK surpassed £1 billion for the first time in 2020
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Coffee represents 10% of total export value in Honduras
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Global specialty coffee market share is expected to reach 30% by 2030
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Mexico is the world's largest producer of organic coffee
Interpretation
Economic Impact & Trade Interpretation
It is a dark, volatile, and essential engine for the global economy that runs on the backs of millions of small farmers, can make or break national budgets, and yet still can't decide if it wants to be a cheap commodity, a luxury experience, or a four-dollar-and-ninety-cent morning ritual.
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Environmental Impact30 stats
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Coffee production is responsible for 2.1 million hectares of deforestation annually
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It takes 140 liters of water to produce one single cup of coffee
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Shade-grown coffee supports 50% more bird species than sun-grown coffee
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50% of land used for coffee production will be unsuitable for coffee by 2050 due to climate change
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The carbon footprint of a latte is 0.55kg of CO2
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2.5 billion paper coffee cups are thrown away each year in the UK alone
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Organic coffee farming reduces nitrogen runoff by 60%
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Wild Arabica coffee is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List
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1.5 million hectares are currently dedicated to organic coffee production globally
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Traditional sun coffee plantations lead to 40 times more soil erosion than shade-grown farms
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Only 1% of disposable coffee cups are currently recycled
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Coffee "rust" fungus (Hemileia vastatrix) has destroyed over $3 billion in coffee crops since 2012
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Every 1 degree Celsius rise in temperature reduces Arabica yields by 14%
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Plastic coffee pods can take up to 500 years to decompose in landfills
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Wastewater from coffee processing has a BOD concentration 20-30 times higher than sewage
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25% of the total environmental impact of coffee comes from the consumer's preparation
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Certification schemes like Rainforest Alliance cover 5% of global coffee production
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Coffee pulp accounts for 40% of the coffee cherry by weight
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Drip irrigation in coffee farming can save 40% more water than traditional flooding
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The use of agrochemicals in coffee increased by 33% between 1990 and 2010
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Coffee plantations occupy 11 million hectares of land worldwide
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Methane emissions from decomposing coffee pulp contribute to 1% of agricultural GHG globally
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Reusable cups can offset their environmental impact after 15 uses compared to paper
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Wet-processed coffee requires 10 times more water than dry-processed coffee
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Climate change is predicted to reduce suitable coffee land in Ethiopia by 60% by 2099
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Nitrogen fertilizer used in coffee contributes to 70% of the pre-consumer carbon footprint
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Using a ceramic mug instead of a plastic cup 500 times reduces waste by 11kg
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The energy required to roast 1kg of coffee is 1.2 kWh
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Air transport for specialty coffee green beans is 50 times more carbon intensive than shipping
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Implementation of agroforestry in coffee can sequester 2 tons of carbon per hectare per year
Interpretation
Environmental Impact Interpretation
Our daily cup of comfort is a pact with the devil, demanding forests, water, and a stable climate as payment, yet its redemption lies in every choice for shade-grown beans, a ceramic mug, and the sobering fact that our convenience is brewing an environmental storm.
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Global Consumption Trends30 stats
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Global coffee consumption reached 166.63 million 60-kilogram bags in 2020/2021
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The United States consumes approximately 400 million cups of coffee per day
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Finland is the world's largest consumer of coffee per capita at 12kg per person annually
04
62% of Americans drink coffee every single day
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The average American coffee drinker consumes 3.1 cups per day
06
Brazilian coffee consumption reached 21 million bags in 2022
07
Coffee represents 75% of all caffeine consumed worldwide by adults
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35% of coffee drinkers prefer black coffee
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The Japanese coffee market is valued at over $30 billion annually
10
Instant coffee accounts for 25% of all coffee consumption globally
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79% of people drink coffee at home during the work week
12
The UK coffee market saw a 7.9% growth in 2021 despite the pandemic
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Norway is the second-highest coffee consumer per capita at 9.9kg
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40% of 18-24 year olds drink coffee daily
15
Espresso-based beverage consumption increased by 50% in the US between 2015 and 2020
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South Koreans drink an average of 353 cups of coffee per year
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45% of coffee drinkers use a drip coffee maker at home
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Coffee is the most popular beverage in Canada after water
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50% of the US population over 18 drinks coffee daily
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In Italy, 97% of adults drink espresso daily
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14% of coffee drinkers use non-dairy milk alternatives
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30% of drinkers consume coffee between meals
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The average age for a regular coffee drinker in the US to start habit is 15
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66% of women drink coffee daily compared to 62% of men
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Decaf coffee accounts for approximately 10% of total coffee consumption
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20% of coffee drinkers use a single-cup brewing system
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7% of Americans drink coffee at least four times a day
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48% of millennials say they drink gourmet coffee
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Coffee shops in the US represent a $47.5 billion market
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Icelanders consume 9kg of coffee per capita annually
Interpretation
Global Consumption Trends Interpretation
While we've perfected the art of turning beans into a global, home-brewed, and occasionally black liquid obsession that fuels nations from Finnish saunas to Italian piazzas, it's clear our collective morning ritual is less a simple drink and more a deeply steeped, statistically significant personality trait.
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Health & Nutrition30 stats
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Habitual coffee consumption is linked to an 11% lower risk of heart failure
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Drinking 3-4 cups of coffee daily reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 25%
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Coffee drinkers have a 40% lower risk of developing liver cancer
04
400mg of caffeine per day is considered safe for most healthy adults
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Caffeine increases resting metabolic rate by 3-11%
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Coffee consumption is associated with a 20% lower risk of depression in women
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Men who drink 6 cups of coffee daily reduce their risk of prostate cancer by 20%
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Coffee contains over 1,000 different chemical compounds
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Chlorogenic acid in coffee accounts for 6% of its dry matter
10
2 cups of coffee can reduce post-workout muscle pain by up to 48%
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Coffee is the leading source of antioxidants in the Western diet
12
Caffeine consumption improves athletic performance by 12% on average
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Regular coffee drinkers have a 65% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
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Habitual coffee intake reduces Parkinson's disease risk by 30%
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One cup of brewed coffee contains approximately 95mg of caffeine
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Drinking coffee is linked to a 15% reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer
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Caffeine levels in blood peak 15 to 45 minutes after ingestion
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Coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of stroke by 20%
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For every cup of coffee consumed, the risk of early death drops by 8% for men
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Espresso has roughly 212mg of caffeine per 100g
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Pregnant women are advised to limit caffeine to 200mg per day
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Coffee increases dopamine fiber levels in the brain
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Coffee prevents the formation of gallstones by 25% in heavy drinkers
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The magnesium content in 1 cup of coffee is about 7mg
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Regular coffee drinking reduces DNA strand breakages by 27%
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Coffee diterpenes like cafestol can raise cholesterol if consumed via unfiltered methods
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One cup of black coffee contains only 2 calories
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Melatonin production can be delayed by 40 minutes after a evening espresso
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High coffee intake correlates with a 38% lower risk of multiple sclerosis
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Caffeine has a half-life of 5 hours in healthy adults
Interpretation
Health & Nutrition Interpretation
Coffee appears to be the Swiss Army knife of beverages, artfully defending your body from a gauntlet of grim ailments while politely asking you to mind the cholesterol and not to drink it right before bed.
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