Americans Take the Lead in Coffee Consumption

Addicted to that morning cup of coffee or that pot to help you get through a late night project?Well you are definitely not alone.In the United States Americans consume more than 400 million cups of coffee per day,making us the leading consumers in the world.Over 50% of adults 18 and over drink coffee on a daily basis.But,this craze isn't nearly as new as most might think.

Coffee beans have actually been around for thousands of years discovered by sheep,they would eat the beans from the plant and be more productive the herders noticed this and thus the human consumption of the actual bean began.The ground version has been used as beverage for over 700 years,originally the upper class (elite) such as Kings and nobleman only had access to such,it was an honor if you were offered some.

By the 17th century there were coffee houses all over France,Italy,England and Germany.It was a place for people to gather and discuss whatever issues they wanted to or a quiet place to read,study,write or play cards.Which many coffee houses now are are used in the same way.

In the 1950's the Untied States began it's coffee house boom,New York,San Francisco and Seattle all were the backbones that fully supported these businesses. Of course in the 1960's they became meeting places for protests such as anti-war,womens rights,civil rights and music, harboring groups of people in and out of the buildings at all hours, that did what?You guessed it,bought coffee.Be-gating the need for supply and demand.

Though coffee is more well known as a tool to boost a persons energy level and keep them awake and alert it can also,help you relax,put you in a peaceful state of mind and fall asleep more easily.The effects depend on the individual and their usual consumption of coffee.Caffeine is the most important and useful chemical in coffee.For those that think coffee is "bad" for you,keep reading.If drank in moderation,usually 1-3 cups per day coffee can increase metabolism and stimulate the brain,kidneys and cardio vascular system.Not bad for that morning cup of Joe or Java if you prefer.