1. The discovery of coffee by goats may seem like a tall tale, but according to legend, it was a goatherd named Kaldi who first noticed the energizing effects of the coffee plant on his flock.
2. Fast forward a few centuries, and coffee had become a cultural phenomenon, with the first coffee house opening in Constantinople (now Istanbul) in the 16th century.
3. In fact, coffee houses played a pivotal role in the Enlightenment era, when intellectuals and artists would frequent these establishments to exchange ideas and debate new theories.
4. But coffee's impact on history goes beyond just culture and philosophy. It's even been credited with playing a role in the American Revolution.
5. Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, accounting for about 40% of the world's coffee supply.
6. Coffee is the world's second most traded commodity after oil, with a global trade worth over $100 billion.
7. But despite its economic importance, the coffee industry is also plagued by issues such as low prices, exploitation of workers, and environmental degradation.
8. Coffee can make you live longer: Studies have shown that regular coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of premature death.