Coffee is the world’s second-largest commodity and the third most popular drink behind water and tea, with a huge consumption. In many societies, coffee has played a significant part of their culture. Many people enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning before going to work. They find coffee beans make them energized and happy. Realizing benefits of coffee led to a series of historical innovations that made coffee culture.
The first paper coffee filter was created by German housewife Melitta Bentz, who wanted to remove the bitter taste by boiling loose grounds.
Fair trade coffee has become increasingly popular over the recent 10 years. Its birth in 1988 affected widespread change in coffee culture. The fair trade aims at promoting healthier working conditions and greater incentive for producers.
The coffee prices dropped in the world market as the supply was greater than the demand. Thus, fair trade certification was issued.
In 1818, a Parisian metalsmith devised the very first coffee percolator. Then coffee percolators enjoyed great popularity. Coffee enthusiasts use them to brew their own coffee at home using boiling water.
It was said that the first espresso machine was built and patented by Mr. Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy. However, it was actually born in France. The inventor demonstrated a working example of the machine at the Turin General Exposition of 1884.
The Espresso Machine
The first commercially successful decaffeination process was invented by a German coffee importer Ludwig Roselius in 1903.
Instant coffee was invented in 1901 by Japanese-American chemist Satori Kato. He introduced the powdered substance at the Pan-American Exposition in New York.
The coffee break originated in the late 19th century in Stoughton, Wisconsin. It became popular through a campaign which urged consumers, "Give yourself a Coffee-Break — and Get What Coffee Gives to You”.
The Coffee Break
