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Fun Facts

Chat-n-Chew Lingo: A No Fun, Double, Skinny Latte
Translation: A Large Decaf Latte with Skim Milk

More than 100 kinds of coffee beans are grown commercially in 59 countries throughout the tropical regions of the world.

The first commercial espresso machine was manufactured in Italy in 1906.

The average annual coffee consumption of the American adult is 26.7 gallons, or over 400 cups.

Coffee represents 75% of all the caffeine consumed in the U.S.

After the decaffeinating process, processing companies no longer throw the caffeine away. Instead they sell it to pharmaceutical companies.

Coffee Glossary

Barista
An espresso bartender, an expert at making espresso and a master of a variety of espresso beverages.

Estate Coffees
Quality arabica beans that are grown by a single owner or company on individual farms.

Ristretto
A short pour of espresso; the Italian word for restricted