Tag: Social rituals

An 8-ounce serving of yerba mate typically contains between 30 and 85 mg of caffeine, a stimulant that creates dependence. But why is yerba mate addictive, and what makes its specific stimulant profile uniquely compelling for so many users worldwide?

According to research from Cornell University, the bitterness of coffee can trick our taste buds into perceiving sweets as less sweet, which is one key reason why people drink coffee with cake. This well-loved pairing, however, is much more complex, rooted in psychology, culinary chemistry, and deep-seated cultural traditions.

Finland consistently ranks as the world's highest coffee consumer per capita, with the average Finn drinking around four cups a day. This remarkable intake, mirrored across the Nordic region, makes many wonder: **Why do Scandinavians drink so much coffee?**.