Learn More About Our Favourite Drink
History
The history of coffee dates back to the 15th century, and possibly earlier with a number of reports and legends surrounding its first use. The earliest substantiated evidence of either coffee drinking or knowledge of the coffee tree is from the early 15th century, in the Sufi monasteries of Yemen, spreading soon to Mecca and Medina. By the 16th century, it had reached the rest of the Middle East, South India (Karnataka), Persia, Turkey, the Horn of Africa, and northern Africa. Coffee then spread to the Balkans, Italy, and to the rest of Europe, as well as Southeast Asia and despite the bans imposed during the 15th century by religious leaders in Mecca and Cairo, and later by the Catholic Church.
Culture
One in three Irish people now buys a coffee at least once a day. Not so long ago, you couldn’t get a good cup of coffee in Ireland. Tea was king and coffee was often an afterthought. But over the last decade or so, independent coffee shops and roasters sprang up in great numbers. Walk around the major cities and towns, and you’ll be hard pressed not to stumble upon a bustling coffee shop packed with people working on their laptops.
Health Benefits
Information sourced from Warrior Coffee
Boosts your physical performance
Have a cup of black coffee about an hour before workout and your performance can improve by 11-12%. Caffeine increases adrenaline levels in your blood. Adrenaline is your body’s “fight or flight” hormone which helps you to prepare for physical exertion.
May help you lose weight
Coffee contains magnesium and potassium, which helps the human body use insulin, regulating blood sugar levels and reducing your craving for sugary treats and snacks.
Helps you burn fat
Caffeine helps fat cells break down body fat and use it as fuel for training.
Helps you focus and stay alert
Moderate caffeine intake, 1-6 cups a day, helps you focus and improves your mental alertness.
Protects your body
Coffee contains a lot of antioxidants, that work as little warriors fighting and protecting against free radicals within your body.