Coffee Consumption Increases As Time Goes By

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Coffee has been a popular drink for many centuries, with its popularity exploding in the latter half of the 20th century and into the early decades of the 21st century. The growing variety of coffee drinks made available and the high number of coffee shops available in recent years has seen the drink now be popular with around one third of the population of the world. In the past, the popularity of coffee was largely based on the caffeine found in ground coffee beans. People often consumed this hit beverage early in the morning to give their day a kick-start before setting out for work or school. Coffee was also popular as an after dinner drink in the evening to help diners relax after a meal. The health benefits of coffee and the aggressive marketing campaigns of some large coffee chains have seen the drink explode with popularity in recent years. Coffee shops and roasters like 7th Avenue Roastery have been popular throughout North America and Europe for many years, during the 1950s and 60s the coffee shop became a place for artists and free thinkers to meet and socialize. The growth of large chain coffee shops led to coffee being a drink enjoyed by the whole family or a group of friends regardless of their age, religious beliefs or lifestyle choices. Instead of meeting in an establishment serving alcohol the coffee shop has now grown in popularity as the variety of drinks has increased to include blended coffee drinks. The busy pace of life in the 21st century means many people feel they need a pick me up during the day, coffee acts as a stimulant that affects the heart and muscles of the human body. The increased blood flow to these parts of the body makes coffee drinkers feel more awake and ready for action. The increase in decaffeinated coffee also means those who enjoy coffee can enjoy it late into the night without the risk of being kept awake for many hours. The growth of the market for coffee drinking has also led to a large increase in the number of coffee drinkers, with families now attending coffee shops on a regular basis. As these coffee drinkers grow into adulthood they continue the habit of drinking coffee and pass on coffee to their own children. For delicious coffee in Oklahoma that comes from great beans from around the world, check out the coffee roasters of Oklahoma at 7th Avenue Roastery.