Chewing The Humble Coffee Bean
In truth; the march of civilization took upon itself a far quicker step of progress after the discovery of the world's most popular beverage. Although today in our modern
world we have come to accept coffee as part and parcel of our urban culture;
did you know that apart from drinking the delicious brew, you may also try
chewing the roasted coffee bean readily available in stores? But of course this
makes sense; after all; originally back in Ethiopia and Yemen in the 8th
century AD herdsmen watched their goats chewing on the ripe coffee berry
burgeoning under the warm sun. Noticing the quirky effects of coffee berry
chewing on the goats soon enough the herdsmen came to start chewing the berry
to enjoy the intoxicating effects that a burst of adrenaline can give you from a
caffeine laden fruit. Not only that, in coming to understand that the dried
berries in the sun, fallen on the ground, can be gathered and chewed upon, the
herdsmen came to know different variations in taste between the ripe coffee
berry and the sun dried berry. Further understanding was gained by herdsman
sitting by their camp fires at night and attempting to dry the ripe coffee berry
but instead finding out that they have dried it too much to the point of
roasting and thereupon reach a new distinct flavor.
The healthy benefits of chewing
coffee are plenty. Here are five reasons you should chew a coffee bean for
30 minutes a day and consider taking at least 1 cup per day in moderation.
In the first place the very act
of chewing a food like a coffee bean draws
saliva from the mouth, which is highly alkaline and combative against acids,
bacteria and plaque building up residues on the teeth. The caffeine enters the
small capillaries in the gums and acts as a cleansing agent.
Secondly, the chemical substance
known as caffeine found within coffee
beans counter-acts the production of the hormone adenosine, which is largely
responsible for making a person feel sleepy, and in the delay of sleep makes
the person feel more alert for periods of 1-2 hours after coffee consumption.
Thirdly, the consumption of
coffee is known to increase the heart beat after a mere 10 minutes. The heart
may increase it’s rate by about 10-15 beats for minute for periods of up to 1
hour, which is slightly equivalent to a good 30 minute stroll.
Fourthly, the coffee bean contain
enzymes that are needed for increased stimulation of bowel contractions. In such manner coffee coffee like tea, has a
strong laxative effect to break down material and ease digestion.
Fifthly, mental alertness is increased by stimulation of the senses by absorbing the caffeine in the coffee bean.
Productivity at work increases which then increases the personal satisfaction and
well being of the person. The consumption of coffee largely makes for a happy
well-mannered person which is far more rewarding for the employer than to maintain a
disgruntled and unhappy worker.
Reflections on the coffee beans by Pieter Bergli, cafe enthusiast!
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