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| − | *A '''double double''' is a cup of coffee containing two cream and two sugar; '''regular''' means one of each, and black indicates that the coffee is | + | *A '''double double''' is a cup of coffee containing two cream and two sugar; '''regular''' means one of each, and black indicates that the coffee is without either. |
*A '''latte''' is named from the Italian word for milk, and refers to a coffee with milk. | *A '''latte''' is named from the Italian word for milk, and refers to a coffee with milk. | ||
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Domesticated in Ethiopia in ancient times, coffee is a plant, the roasting and grinding beans of which may be used to make a stimulating, caffeine-containing, beverage.
Coffee reached Europe in the 17th century AD, when traders from the East brought it to Venice. Soon afterwards, coffeehouses began to spring up across Europe. Coffee was most widely embraced in England over the next two centuries. [1] Today, Brazil exports more coffee than any other nation. [2]
Coffee grows best in areas with moderate amounts of both rain and sunshine, and with temperatures that do not deviate far from 70º F. [3]
Forms of Coffee
- A double double is a cup of coffee containing two cream and two sugar; regular means one of each, and black indicates that the coffee is without either.
- A latte is named from the Italian word for milk, and refers to a coffee with milk.
- Cappucino is like a latte, but with frothy steamed milk on top.
- A doppio macchiato is double shot of espresso, with some milk foam.