We all have our morning rituals, but some of the world’s greatest minds took their caffeine obsessions to historic levels. Which historic icon shares your exact order?
The Precision Brewer: Ludwig van Beethoven
Musical genius Beethoven was notoriously obsessive about his morning routine, and reportedly hand-counted exactly 60 coffee beans for every single cup to fuel his legendary symphonies.
The Lesson: Great things take precision; don’t apologize for being particular about your morning brew.
The Mocha Master: Voltaire
The brilliant French philosopher Voltaire was known to drink up to 50 cups a day of a chocolate and coffee blend—the ancestor of our modern Mocha—to fuel his late-night writing marathons.
The Lesson: When you can’t decide between a rich dessert and a strong coffee, channel your inner philosopher and order a mocha.
The Hot Tea Devotee: Queen Victoria
While her friend the Duchess of Bedford officially popularized Afternoon Tea, Queen Victoria eagerly adopted the ritual to bridge the long gap between lunch and dinner, helping to cement the traditional trend into global high society.
The Lesson: When life gets hectic, a classic cup of hot tea is the ultimate royal reset.
An Excuse for a Latte: King Louis XV
Rather than drinking it dark and bitter, the king preferred his brew treated like an indulgent, creamy dessert. He often drank it heavily sweetened and mixed with rich cream, mirroring the luxurious nature of the modern Latte.
The Lesson: Don’t let anyone judge your extra-milky latte; a smooth, sweet treat is fit for royalty.
The Americano Soldier
The Americano was born during World War II when American soldiers diluted strong Italian espresso shots with hot water to mimic the smooth drip coffee they missed from home.
The Lesson: When you need a bold wake-up call without the intensity of a straight espresso shot, look to the Americano.
The Tactical Trendsetter: Napoleon Bonaparte
When there was a massive trade embargo against the British in 1806, it triggered a severe coffee shortage across Europe. To stretch their supplies, the French began mixing their coffee with roasted Chicory Root. The blend became so popular that even after the blockade lifted, they all kept drinking it, cementing chicory into coffee history.
The Lesson: Drink what you love, regardless of how you discovered it. Sometimes a temporary substitute ends up becoming your absolute favorite brew!
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