Fun Facts and Coffee Trivia

Drinking coffee is definitely fun, but it's even more fun to find out some interesting trivia about your Java!

Where did the term "Americano" come from?

This drink of espresso diluted with water was named after American GIs in World War II to create a consistency similar to American coffee.

Who invented instant coffee?

George Washington! No, not the president, but instant coffee was invented by a Belgian named George Washington in 1906.

What is the only commodity in the world traded more than coffee?

The answer is oil. Coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world.

Where was coffee banned in the 1600s?

England! The King of England did ban coffee houses in the 1600s because he felt they were a place where people could conspire against him.

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