6 Unique Facts about Black Coffee and Milk-Based Coffee You Need to Know

The priciest coffee is sourced from animal excrement

Yup, maybe you've heard before that Kopi Luwak is one of the most expensive coffee in the world. This coffee hails from Indonesia and is crafted using the droppings of civet animals, specifically palm civets.

For those who hear this for the first time, this fact could be mind blowing. Who would ever imagine that the world’s priciest coffee is sourced from animal excrement? Well it is, and it's called Luwak coffee. How does it come to be?

Basically, civets eat coffee beans which they then digest and excrete as feces. Well, the droppings are collected and processed to become coffee. As each civet produces coffee in a limited number, the price of civet coffee becomes very pricey.

Coffee is part of the culture

This fact about coffee does sound really familiar. Exploring various places or regions in Indonesia, such as Sumatra, Flores or Bali will not come with satisfaction without enjoying the indigenous coffee from each region. Having a cup of coffee as a cultural and lifestyle ritual is as old as the hills. During the old days, drinking coffee was closely related to social activities as it engaged a moment for people to gather, chat and exchange information.

Take example the “kafeneio” in Greece, an ancient coffee shop where people came to gather and enjoy Greek coffee while chatting and playing board games. Likewise, in Turkey, people commonly relished their coffee in cafés, engaging in conversations, sharing stories, or delving into books. More than just light chatting, it's very common for people to drink coffee while having deep talk.

This tradition is a symbol of hospitality, , friendship, entertainment and civilization, and even the inseparable parts of Turkish literature and songs.

In Aceh, there's a tradition of enjoying coffee after morning prayers, symbolizing the rich cultural practice of black coffee in Indonesia. In Turkey, there's another coffee tradition where black coffee is served when a man proposes to a woman. Interesting, right?

Coffee is essentially a kind of fruit

Has anyone seen a coffee cherry? You didn't read it wrong! Coffee is essentially a kind of berries. Therefore, coffee is classified as a fruit. There are two types of coffee beans, namely green and red. Usually, red coffee beans have a more delicious aroma and a less sour taste.

Black coffee provides many benefits

If you always start your day with black coffee, good for you, because black coffee actually provides many benefits. Not only does black coffee help increasing energy and enthusiasm, it is also rich in antioxidants and caffeine that helps enhancing focus.

Long black coffee is inspired by Americano coffee

Long black is a coffee drink that is inspired by Americano coffee. Italy formerly had only two types of coffee, namely espresso and cappuccino. Meanwhile, in that era, Americans were used to drinking black coffee in large glasses. This is something quite unfamiliar to Italian baristas, as they are accustomed to sipping coffee from small cups. Therefore, with the large number of Americans in Italy, Italian baristas began to explore coffee that was suitable for the American palate, which was adapted from Americano coffee.

Espresso, expressed.

The black coffee beverage standing as the basis of various coffee originates from Italy. Espresso is taken from the word "expressed" or "forced out", suggesting that the coffee drink is made with high pressure hot water to produce delicious and thick coffee.

Well, those are some interesting facts about coffee and black coffee worth knowing. NESCAFÉ coffee is made from 100% quality coffee which is a blend of Arabica and Robusta. In addition, our coffee powder is processed using the freeze-drying method to produce soluble powder, which can dissolve easily and quickly, even in cold water. Let's savor the joy of NESCAFÉ Gold today!