Coffee

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. It is prepared from the roasted seeds—commonly referred to as beans—of the coffee plant, and is usually served hot but can also be served cold. A typical 7 fluid ounce (ca. 207 mL) cup of coffee contains 80–140 milligrams of caffeine, depending on the method of preparation. Coffee represents 71% of all the United States caffeine consumption followed by soft drinks and tea. Coffee, along with tea and water, is one of the most frequently-drunk beverages, its volume amounting to about a third that of tap water in North America and Europe. In 2003, coffee was the world's sixth largest agricultural export in terms of value, behind wheat, maize, soybeans, palm oil and sugar.

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Tasting

Coffee tasting, also known as coffee cupping, is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee. It is a professional practice but can be done informally by anyone. Standard coffee cupping procedure involves deeply sniffing the coffee, then loudly slurping the coffee so it spreads to the back of the tongue. The coffee taster attempts to measure aspects of the coffee's taste, specifically the body (the texture or mouthfeel, such as oiliness), acidity (a sharp and tangy feeling, like when biting into an orange), and balance (the harmony of flavours working together). Since coffee beans embody telltale flavours of the region in which they were grown, cuppers may attempt to determine the coffee's origin.

Coffee with food

Coffee is often consumed as an accompaniment to an informal meal or with breakfast. However, coffee has a somewhat more restricted role in a more formal setting, usually appearing only at the end of a meal. Coffee is sometimes consumed with a variety of pastries and chocolate.

When the main focus of consumption is the coffee itself but some sort of snack is desired, sweeter foods are usually chosen. Shortbread, danishes, and croissants (which can be dipped into the coffee) are popular choices, as are cookies and muffins, though the latter are found more predominantly in North America.