Caffeine and sugar. Often together. I don't know too many folks just drinking black.

We forget caffeine is a psychoactive drug. And everyone is high. According to the National Geographic short video Caffeine 101, 90% of Americans drink at least one caffeinated drink per day.

What's so special about this magical bean water?

It's an acquired taste. And a routine. It's become the symbol of the productive and it's available on every street corner. It’s roasted and sweetened and steamed and frothed whatever way you want.

And it makes the morning a bit more pleasant.

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