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In the 17th century, the first coffee houses opened in London. These coffeehouses became known as "penny universities" because a person could buy a cup of coffee for 1 cent and learn more at the coffee house than in class!
In 1686 the first cafe serving coffee is opened in Paris - Le Procope...it is still in business today!
Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels outlawed alcohol on board ships. He ordered coffee become the beverage of service on the ships, hence the term "Cup of Joe".
Coffee was once believed by some Christians to be the devil's drink. When Pope Vincent III heard about this he decided to taste it before banishing it...he enjoyed it so much he baptized it, saying "Coffee is so delicious it would be a pity to let the infidels have exclusive use of it."
Coffee Can:
Improves mental performance.
Boosts physical energy.
Elevates and improves mood.
How It Works:
Researchers at MIT found that "caffeine is a mind-accelerating mood booster."
It increases mental performance.
Caffeine stimulates reaction time, attention span, concentration and acuity with numbers.
As little as 32 mg of caffeine as much as in a single serving of cola or a 5-ounce cup of tea can give you a real mental and energy boost.
Caffeine moves to your brain fast, with 20 to 30 minutes and lasts up to 6 hours.
Caffeine also improves physical endurance.
Studies show that cyclists pedaled 7% harder and lasted in competition 20% longer after taking caffeine.
Tip:
Drink your caffeine before your meal for a bigger energy boost and fatigue beater effect. |
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