Introduction
Are you coffee lovers? Do you make
coffee as a friend for relaxing? Or do you sometimes think that coffee is an
enemy because you have problems after drinking coffee? Some people think that
coffee brings negative effects. They experience stomach pain after drinking
coffee. For them who suffer from stomach pain, coffee is an enemy, because
drinking coffee makes them suffer for a while after the consumption of this
beverage. Some even are worried about having heart disease, insomnia, frequent
wet hands, trembling and agitation when consuming coffee. Actually they do not need to worry about getting
the negative effects of drinking coffee if they consume coffee within
reasonable limits, which are approximately 85-300 mg of caffeine (1-3 cups) of
coffee. It does not cause negative effects in healthy people. (www.andaka.com/7-tips-sehat-minum-kopi.php). In fact coffee has proven to offer many
benefits. If people consume coffee in this amount, then the chances of heart
disease, frequent wet hands, trembling or even agitation would be very insignificant compared to other benefits they will get. Coffee will not only make coffee lovers feel
more relaxed after drinking coffee, but also help them socialize, do business
and show their personality.
The history of coffee
Coffee
is a type of beverage that has been present since hundreds of years ago. It was
the first time found accidentally by a shepherd in the African continent, since
that the coffee began to be consumed with a dish that was still very traditional, after coffee became
famous in the Arab region, then the dish of the initially used a very simple
method and still very traditional changed in the presence of more modern
equipment. Since coffee became famous throughout the Arab region, then coffee
beans came for the first time to Europe and there coffee was cultivated on a
large scale, precisely in the Netherlands. Afterwards coffee came to Indonesian
territory, precisely in the Java
Island. (www.id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi) when Indonesia was under Dutch colonial empire.
Since that time, coffee became a very mandatory belonging for all state, even the coffee seeds were bound of contention at the time, until Brazil got the coffee seeds and
cultivate them in a very large scale and different types of coffee. From there
the two types of coffee became known, the Arabica and Robusta, with different
smells and sensations from each other.
Types of coffee
As we know, there are two types of the most famous coffee in the world,
Arabica and Robusta. The two types of these coffee have different smells and
taste sensations. Arabica coffee is the kind of number 1 in the world, because
it tastes more delicious and contains only low levels of caffeine. Arabica can
be multiplied in the State of the tropical and subtropical regions as well.
Arabica can grow around 600-2000m above the sea surface. Relatively small type
seeds and coloring, the tree can grow up to 3 meters, depending on
environmental conditions that favor the growth of plants. While a coffee
Robusta is grade 2 after Arabica, because this type of coffee is bitterer,
slightly sour taste, is prone to
pests and diseases, as well as having higher levels of caffeine than the other type of coffee. Robusta coffee can grow in different
types of country climate, so that the selling price of Arabica is more
expensive if compared to Robusta. In addition, there is also a type of
mongoose, civet coffee which is original coffee from Indonesia. Civet coffee is worldwide because it tastes delicious. This is
the regeneration of coffee Arabica and Robusta coffee. The way to process this
coffee is very unique. Coffee beans are processed through the animal's body and
then go through the civet droppings. Because the
mongoose has a taste and a very unique process when compared with the other two
types of coffee, Arabica and Robusta, a species of civet coffee is the most expensive coffee in the world.
The
benefits of coffee
The first benefit that coffee lovers get is drinking coffee
can refresh the brain. Undeniably, the
distinctive smells found in coffee can make the coffee lovers feel relaxed.
When the coffee lovers enjoy a cup of coffee, they will feel the incredible
sensation because coffee could help them to relax before or even after activities. (Veronica, Katakan Cinta Dengan Kopi).
Because coffee tastes vary, not only young coffee lovers but also parents can
feel the pleasure of coffee. Also, coffee can be enjoyed not only in hot conditions
but also in the cold. Coffee will still taste
good in any condition. Currently, there are many cafés that serve the main
ingredient of coffee drinks with different flavors. For example one café in Babarsari
Jogjakarta serves lot of coffee flavors, such as espresso, cappuccino, coffee
latte, caramel macchiato and so on. That is why cafés or coffee shops are
widely visited by the young. In fact, they will be addicted to the pleasure of
coffee. Do not be surprised because the sensation of drinking coffee can make
the drinkers become addicted. (Veronica,
Katakan Cinta Dengan Kopi.) The positive side of drinking coffee is there
is a small chance of developing cancer and stroke. This is because the content
of caffeine is believed to increase the stimulant in the body. Therefore this
is one reason why people love to drink coffee in the morning. Caffeine in
coffee can stimulate brain nerves, blood vessels, as well as respiratory and
cardiovascular system. Because of this caffeine, coffee lovers feel how refreshed their body and mind are after
consuming coffee. Caffeine also can help improve memory. It is suitable to
drink coffee in the morning, before starting a myriad of activities that will
confront the coffee lovers, because coffee will give them positive energy. Coffee
lovers will feel better if they start earlier in the day by drinking a cup of
hot coffee because coffee can enhance a good mood for the coffee lovers, so
they can concentrate more on performing activities
they would do. In the afternoon after finishing a lot of activities that have
been covered during the day, coffee can become a best friend to understand your
circumstances. Drinking coffee may reduce stress and also gives a sense of
relaxation, with a rich smells and incredible
taste sensation delights.
The second benefit of loving coffee is that coffee can be
used as a means of socializing. Coffee can be enjoyed by parents
even the young. In addition to be served with hot condition; coffee will taste
delicious even when served cold. Coffee becomes a suitable friend to work with or
appropriate friend in informal occasions. At present, most people choose coffee
as a friend to chat with friends, family or couple while waiting for something
to do or may be as a friend while meeting with clients in the office even in
café while chatting about business.
Another benefit is that coffee is used to do business. Nowadays, young people often make an event in
a café, such as gathering with their old friends, launching their indie band
and watching football match together there while drinking coffee. For that
reason, many coffee lovers and many entrepreneurs choose coffee to be an
alternative business. They are interested in opening cafes or even a coffee
shop, because this one is very promising venture. Moreover, if the cafés install
and provide hot spot access, many customers will come to visit. In the modern
era, coffee is not only sold in the form of beverage, even today there are many
major types of food that are made from coffee, such as light snacks, like beng-beng cappucino, twister. For
desserts, such as pancake cappuccino, that is usually served in the restaurant
or café. In fact, today some are using coffee as an ingredient in the
cosmetics, such as hand and body lotion and scrub. It is inevitable that in
addition to beauty tools like coffee in hand and body lotion and scrub, it can
provide a different sensation, because coffee gives a distinctive smells, which
can make the coffee lovers feel relaxed. So, coffee can be alternative
business, because to hold this business, people do not have to have much money
for launching coffee business and with this modern era the way to promoting
coffee business is easier. People can sell this product by online shop and it
is the effective way for them who get interested in launching coffee business.
Nowadays people are more interested to sell civet coffee, because they need not
have much money for launching this one. For this business they only must have civets
for coffee processing.
The last benefit is that coffee can
be used by coffee lovers to show their personality.
Types of
coffee can show the personality of coffee lovers. The first is instant coffee.
It is coffee which is easy to find, such as in supermarket, minimarket even in
the small shop. The steps to make this coffee are very easy because it can be
done without having to measure how much sugar and coffee is to make a cup of
coffee. The proportion is just right. What we need to do is just pour hot water
in the coffee. If somebody loves drinking this kind of coffee, it means that
the person does not want to be bothered. He or she likes fast-paced life without any efforts to get it something. The second character is a
non-caffeine coffee lover. This kind of person knows a lot about coffee. For
him, coffee can relieve sleepiness, making the coffee lovers more relaxed and
coffee also contains caffeine. Non-caffeine coffee lovers are persons who does
not want to take risks in his or her life. They tend to carefully select the
kinds of foods and drinks that they take into the body, because these types of
coffee lovers are very concerned about health. The third is ground coffee.
Ground coffee lovers are people who have a sense of art, because to get what he
wants, he must take pains to get it first and also has an independent nature.
The fourth is espresso, black coffee with a little dose of water with a
presentation using a very small glass. The nature of people who love this type
of coffee is a brave man for something new and extreme. The Fifth is
cappuccino. Cappuccino coffee is a mixture of espresso and milk. In contrast to
espresso, cappuccino is presented using a large glass. Cappuccino lovers of
nature are relaxed persons and do not want to rush in doing something. 'Her life like a cappuccino, a light yet delicious'.
The sixth is coffee mix lovers. Coffee-mix is coffee that is mixed with
different types of flavors, with the addition of caramel, cinnamon and mocha. These
coffee lovers have creative natures who like new things. Seventh, Irish coffee,
this coffee is coffee that is mixed with alcohol; this drinkers are people who like to
change their mind. The last is the coffee brewed. It is black coffee mixed with
sugar or without sugar. The coffee is brewed with hot water along with the
coffee grounds. The natures of these coffee lovers are people who do not like
lying and like things natural.
Conclusion
In short,
coffee not
only can be enjoyed by parents but also the young. Coffee has become a suitable
thing to accompany people to chat with clients or friends. It can even be used
to do tasks and discuss with friends to finish a job. By drinking coffee,
people can feel relaxed and fresh because of the distinctive smells. They go to
places where coffee is served to socialize. Therefore, many entrepreneurs make
coffee as their business. They set up a coffee café or a coffee shop because
this business is very promising. Besides, drinking different types of coffee
can show people’s characteristics. So, never hesitate to drink coffee. As long
as you drink coffee within reasonable limits, you will gain a lot of benefits.
References:
Veronica, Katakan Cinta Dengan Kopi
2010.
www.id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kopi
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