Coffee

Coffee is a widely known and consumed beverage around the world, obtained from the roasted and ground beans of the coffee plant's seeds. These beans come from the fruit of the coffee bush, a shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa, specifically Ethiopia, and whose plant has been historically cultivated in Latin America, Asia, and other tropical zones.

In cooking, coffee is used not only as a stimulating and aromatic beverage but also as a fundamental ingredient in various sweet and savory recipes, providing an intense, bitter, and slightly acidic flavor that enhances desserts like tiramisu, ice creams, cakes, and sauces for meats or stews.

Properties: Coffee is rich in antioxidants and contains caffeine, an alkaloid that acts as a stimulant for the central nervous system, improving concentration and alertness. Furthermore, it provides small amounts of B-group vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and potassium. Its moderate consumption is associated with benefits for cardiovascular and metabolic health.

In different Hispanic American countries, coffee is also known by its synonyms or colloquial names, such as "caffeine" (in reference to its active component), "tinto" (especially in Colombia for black, filtered coffee), and simply "black coffee" or "pure coffee" in other contexts.