Coffee: More than just a drink, it's an emotion

Sowmya Raju | NT

Bengaluru: Coffee is more than just a drink. It's a ritual, a companion, and a source of emotional warmth.

For many people, a cup of coffee is the perfect way to start the day, to break from work, or to socialise with friends. But what is it about coffee that makes us feel so good?

Emotional connection One reason coffee is so emotionally appealing is because it is associated with positive experiences. We may associate coffee with waking up to the smell of freshly brewed coffee on a Saturday morning, or with meeting up with friends for a coffee break.

These positive associations can trigger feelings of happiness and nostalgia. On International Coffee Day, News Trail talked to coffee lovers and dug a little deeper into the emotional connection they have with the caffeineloaded beverage.

Kousalya, an employee in a private firm, shares, "Although I don't drink coffee on a daily basis, it's memorable because when I do, it's more about the company than the coffee itself."

Justina Eappan shared that she has met several people because of her coffee drinking habit people in her circle remember her because of h e r love for coffee.

Coffee is emotionally appealing because it can make us feel more alert and focused. The caffeine in coffee can help us improve our mood and feel more energetic.

This can make us feel more capable and productive, which can boost our selfesteem. Over 360 million Indians start their day with coffee. It is, “just the right start” to their day.

Most Indians find coffee essential to their morning routine. One avid coffee drinker described his dream coffee experience as "a cup of hot, strong, aromatic filter coffee in the morning after a good night's sleep."

Productivity and positivity

Coffee can make people more productive in a number of ways. It contains caffeine, which is a stimulant that can improve alertness, focus, and energy levels and can help to improve your mood and motivation.

Coffee can also help to boost your metabolism and physical performance. Most Beng alureans opine that coffee makes them feel positive and productive. Several people shared that coffee helps them increase their energy levels and stay active.

They also shared that it makes them feel positive and happy.

Social beverage

Coffee is also emotionally appealing because it is a social beverage.

We often drink coffee with friends and family, and it can be a way to connect with others and build relationships. Ganesh Chittur describes his dream coffee experience as a steaming cup of filter coffee in one hand, a book in the other, and his favourite conversation partner by his side on a cool, misty day.

Coffee is more than just a drink. It's an important part of many people's lives and has a strong emotional connection.

Whether you're enjoying a cup of coffee with friends, using it to boost your productivity, or simply savouring the aroma and taste, coffee is a beverage that brings people together.