Food Files: Can Coffee Help Us?

The video explores the journey of coffee from its origins to its impact on health and performance. It discusses the benefits and risks of caffeine, conducts experiments to measure caffeine levels in different coffee varieties, and tests its effects on physical and mental performance. The video also delves into the art of coffee roasting and tasting, highlighting the complexity and enjoyment of coffee.

What is one of the primary health benefits of coffee mentioned in the video?

• It cures insomnia.

• It causes heart palpitations.

• It reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.

• It increases the risk of diabetes.

Which coffee variety was found to have the highest caffeine content in the experiment?

• Ethiopian coffee

• Guatemalan coffee

• Brazilian coffee

• Sumatran coffee

What factor can increase the caffeine level in coffee beans?

• Using decaf beans

• Shorter brewing time

• Cleaner growing environment

• Longer brewing time

How does caffeine affect physical performance according to the video?

• It decreases accuracy.

• It increases speed.

• It improves concentration and accuracy.

• It has no effect.

What is the main purpose of the coffee roasting process?

• To change color

• To remove caffeine

• To increase moisture

• To enhance flavor

Which type of coffee was least popular in the sensory test?

• Instant coffee

• Gourmet coffee

• Regular coffee shop coffee

• Decaf coffee

What is a key characteristic of high-quality coffee when it cools down?

• It becomes bitter.

• It loses all flavor.

• It reveals more complex flavors.

• It becomes sweeter.

What are the two most common types of coffee beans?

• Guatemalan and Brazilian

• Ethiopian and Sumatran

• Robusta and Arabica

• Liberica and Excelsa

Why is it recommended to keep coffee in bean form?

• It lasts longer.

• It is easier to store.

• It tastes better.

• It is cheaper.

What is a common practice among coffee farmers who cannot afford organic certification?

• Selling non-organic coffee as organic

• Using coffee cherry by-products as fertilizer

• Using chemical fertilizers

• Ignoring organic practices