Coffee is a beverage, served hot or with ice, prepared from the roasted seeds of the coffee plant. These seeds are almost always called coffee beans. Coffee is the second most commonly traded commodity in the world (measured by monetary volume), trailing only petroleum, and the most consumed beverage. In total, 6.7 million tonnes of coffee were produced annually in 1998-2000, forecast to rise to 7 million tonnes annually by 2010. [1] Coffee is one of humanity's chief sources of caffeine, a stimulant. Its potential benefits and hazards have been, and continue to be, widely studied and discussed.
2006-06-06 20:49:29
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answered by Vintage-Inspired 6
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Technically, I think it's a fruit. And studies have shown that it's a very good source of antioxidants. Do a Google search for "coffee" and "antioxidants" for some recent articles.
As for me, I go through about three or four pots of coffee a day. :-)
2006-06-06 20:50:43
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answered by Pastor Chad from JesusFreak.com 6
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Hmmm think "abi" got it right with a nice link too...so actually coffee the beverage is from the seed of fruit so I can tell my doctor I'm having two cups of fruit juice in the morning ;-)
2006-06-07 08:39:55
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answered by Anonymous
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No. "Coffee beans" are seeds of fruit in fact, coffee cherries have two "beans" each .
Nice photos and professional explanation: http://abyssinica.co.uk/coffee_plant.htm
2006-06-06 20:52:50
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answered by ? 5
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thehehe coffee is spelled with 2 e's. No it doesnt make it a vegetable
2006-06-06 20:44:06
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answered by Anonymous
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it seems you had no caffeine tonight. try spell-check or google. coffee beans are a vegetable but obviously your not drinking soup! get some sleep..
2006-06-06 20:51:59
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answered by KEEPEROFTHEGATE 1
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hehehe vetable
2006-06-06 20:45:01
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answered by MoFoDuDe 3
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Coffee- How about an herb?
2006-06-06 20:54:29
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answered by kriend 7
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never ever to considered a vegetable
2006-06-06 20:46:30
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answered by Anonymous
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learn how to spell
2006-06-06 20:48:13
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answered by Anonymous
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