Coffee Media

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[Music] According to legend, the story of coffee begins with a 9th-century Ethiopian goatherd named Kaldi, whose flock became exuberant after eating berries from a certain shrub.

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[Upbeat Music] He tried the fruit himself, and was soon dancing with his goats.

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When local monks witnessed this, they were intrigued and started boiling the beans and drinking the liquid to energise their devotions.

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The first evidence of coffee culture (minus the baristas) was in 15th-century Yemen where growers tried to establish a monopoly.

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It didn't work. Pilgrims smuggled the plants back to their homelands, and before long coffee spread to India, Italy and the rest of the world.

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Today, coffee is one of the most consumed beverages on the planet, second only to water.

And more than a thousand years later, we continue the dance.

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Coffee is actually one of the healthiest things you can drink. And here are five reasons why you should be drinking coffee.

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Number 1, it's amazing for your gut and your skin. Coffee is packed full of both antioxidants and prebiotic fiber, which are essential for reducing inflammation and a healthy digestion.

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Number 2, it's a longevity beverage, so it can actually help you live longer. Recent studies have found that coffee drinkers are less likely to die from some of the leading causes of death in the US, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and kidney disease.

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Number 3, your body may process glucose or sugar better when you drink coffee. This theory comes from recent studies that have found that people who drink coffee are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

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Number 4, it's great for your heart. Studies have found that drinking one to two cups of coffee a day can help ward off heart failure.

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And finally number 5, your liver will thank you. Research has found that coffee drinkers are more likely to have liver enzyme levels in a healthy range than people who don't drink coffee.

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However, one thing to note is that not all coffee is created equal. Make sure to look for coffee that is certified organic and fair trade, is low in acid, which makes it great for even the most sensitive guts. Also look for coffee that is third-party lab tested and certified, and coffee that's free from mycotoxins, chemicals, and pesticides.

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And of course, make sure it's delicious.

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