Coffee break! From having legendary tales woven around it to being used as a base or an additive in new forms of beverages and confections, from being a one-land secret to turning into a large-scale trade item, coffee has come a long way. Tips on how to get the best from your cup and interesting facts.

Swiss News › Nbr. 2003, June 2003

Author: Sethi, Aradhna

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Coffee break! From having legendary tales woven around it to being used as a base or an additive in new forms of beverages and confections, from being a one-land secret to turning into a large-scale trade item, coffee has come a long way. Tips on how to get the best from your cup and interesting facts.

Coffee--be it hot or cold--has become a global phenomenon. A 'wake-me-up' cup, a 'cheer-me-up' drink, or one for that extra little boost of energy--coffee Ls the most likely drink to have. Coffee truly is the brew that takes away your blues.

Belonging to the genus Coffea of the family Rubiaceae, this mildly stimulating brew is said to alleviate menstrual pain ha women and even prevent oncoming headaches, apparently by opening out the blood vessels that tend to constrict and cause that pain in the fast place.

Caffeine is believed to improve alertness and concentration and boost t...

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