Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
REFRESHMENT
refreshment, recreation
(noun) activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation; “time for rest and refreshment by the pool”; “days of joyous recreation with his friends”
refreshment
(noun) snacks and drinks served as a light meal
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
refreshment (countable and uncountable, plural refreshments)
The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour.
A light snack or drink.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*fresh"ment (-ment), n. Etym: [CF. OF. refreschissement, F. rafraîchissement.]
1. The act of refreshing, or the state of being refreshed; restoration of strength, spirit, vigor, or liveliness; relief after suffering; new life or animation after depression.
2. That which refreshes; means of restoration or reanimation; especially, an article of food or drink.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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