• PugJesus@lemmy.worldOP
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    3 months ago

    Explanation: While use of coffee beans originated in Ethiopia, it was the Arabs of the 15th century AD who discovered that it could be brewed into a drink. While I’m not a coffee drinker myself, both an appreciation for the historical importance of the drink and the fantastic smell makes me thankful for the discovery as well! Truly the world’s first step into modernity 🙏

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    3 months ago

    Man I hate coffee. Tastes like ash in water.

    I have high sensitivity towards some tastes. Beer is also not palatable for me.

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      3 months ago

      Not sure why you’re being down voted.

      Personally I love the taste of coffee, but I can see how high “tastitivity” could make it unpleasant.

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        3 months ago

        Not sure why you’re being down voted.

        People take it personally maybe 😆💔

        But yeah, coffee definitely feels like a love it or hate it kind of beverage.

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      3 months ago

      It sounds like you have had a bunch of dark roasts. Maybe try a light roast and see if it tastes the same?

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        3 months ago

        It doesn’t taste the same, nor smell the same, but it all tastes bad. For me, it’s like asking me to try different brands of cigarettes. I’ll still cough no matter the subtle or big differences.

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          3 months ago

          I hear what your saying. But I enjoy coffee. But if you have tried different types it might not be for you.

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            It definitely isn’t for me – I know that from my experiences with it. I’m 38 years old, I’m fairly certain after this long. 😄

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      3 months ago

      Coffee is the same for me. Beer used to be the same, but I got used to it - still doesn’t taste great, but cold it’s acceptable. But not coffee, I never got used to it.

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        3 months ago

        That’s the thing, I have no interest in subjecting myself to things until they are acceptable lol. I like eating and drinking things that are inherently good to begin with. Things that are good for me, and to me. 😅

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      3 months ago

      Funny, after water, beer and coffee are my two most consumed drinks. I like whisky too but haven’t been drinking as much lately. It kind of comes and goes.

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      3 months ago

      The Arabic dark roast beans are like used barbecue charcoal, but South American beans in a light roast are more like hazelnut black tea. There’s a massive difference.

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    Nah it was Ethiopians who realized it. Arabs agreed. Then Europeans lost their damn minds at the concept of a non alcoholic social beverage, much less one with an energizing effect