Useless Knowledge about Coffee and Tea

Hi, I’m Erin Ava Olson, and if you’re anything like me, you love a good cup of coffee or tea—but have you ever stopped to wonder about the weird, hilarious, and downright unbelievable facts behind your favorite brew?

☕ Did you know that coffee was once banned for being “Satanic”?
🫖 Or that some of the world’s most expensive tea is aged like fine wine?
🤯 How about the fact that Beethoven counted exactly 60 coffee beans per cup?

I’ve packed this book with some of the strangest, funniest, and most surprising facts, myths, and stories about coffee and tea. From legendary discoveries to bizarre traditions, pop culture moments, and scientific oddities, this is the kind of book that’ll make you say, “Wait… seriously?”

• The legend of Kaldi, the Ethiopian goat herder who “discovered” coffee
• The accidental tea discovery by Chinese Emperor Shen Nong
• Why some cultures believe spilling coffee brings good luck
• The strangest coffee and tea flavors ever created (garlic coffee, anyone?)
• How caffeine actually works in your brain (and why coffee makes you poop!)
• Weird world records, like the largest cup of tea ever brewed
• And much, much more!

So, whether you want to impress your friends, spice up your coffee breaks, or just enjoy a fun, lighthearted read, you’re in for a treat.

Grab your favorite mug, settle in, and let’s explore the weird and wonderful world of coffee and tea together