Following the Boston Tea Party, coffee became a
beverage in the United States many came to know and love, a drink that now,
over the years, has only become more popularized. Starbucks's debut in 1971
only helped to explode the coffee phenomenon even further, allowing this drink
of choice to become quickly available throughout the world. Coffee-lovers can
rejoice, as New Orleans is named number 18 out of 100 cities in America for its
coffee, following behind other top-tier coffee locations (number 1 is Seattle,
if you were curious). So, New Orleans was deemed among the top 20 best coffee
cities in America on the basis of a recent coffee study.
Finance website WalletHub conducted a study comparing
100 popular cities on all matters relating to coffee, basing their study in
each city on factors such as the average price of coffee, spending on coffee
per household, coffeemaker owners, affordable coffee shops per capita, and
more. Through WalletHub's study, they also examined the weighted average of
each city, regarding coffee purchases and the support of coffee establishments,
in order to determine which city environments are most favorable for coffee
enthusiasts.
According to another study performed by the National
Coffee Association, an average coffee drinker consumes three cups of coffee daily,
with 62 percent of Americans getting their dose of caffeine via coffee every
day. What helped spark this fascination with coffee, interestingly enough,
relates back to science: Coffee contains various health benefits, as long as
you're not overdoing it. Scientific studies support that, at the right doses,
caffeine from coffee can aid in one's longevity and wellness. This is great
news, considering that coffee has become a staple for many households
throughout our modern world.
So, wake up and smell the coffee. Grab whichever cup
of java is to your liking, whether it's hot and with chicory or a cold brew, accompanied
by beignets or spiked with booze. If you're looking to get an especially good
cup of joe, our own city of New Orleans is a great place to start!
