When I tried coffee for the first time, my nose wrinkled in adamant distaste at the drink that my parents seemed to enjoy so much. I don’t remember exactly how old I was, but as soon as the medium roast black coffee hit my taste buds, I was overwhelmed by the focused bitterness swirling in my mouth and cascading down my throat. Pouring more than half the coffee down the drain, I filled up the nearly empty mug with cold milk and drank the rest in between bites of waffles and eggs, much to my parent’s dismay.

For centuries, coffee has been more than just a beverage; it has been a source of inspiration for countless artists, writers, and innovators. The rich aroma and stimulating effects of coffee have sparked creativity and fueled the minds of some of the greatest thinkers in history.