kövét

Kávé, or coffee, is a beverage prepared from roasted and ground coffee beans. The drink is typically brewed by passing hot water through ground coffee, extracting flavors and caffeine. In Hungarian, kávé is the noun for coffee, and kávét is its accusative form, used when coffee is the direct object in a sentence.

Coffee originates from tropical regions of Africa and was later cultivated globally. The two most commercially important species are Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora (robusta). Arabica generally yields milder, more aromatic cups, while robusta provides higher caffeine content and a stronger, earthy profile. Cultivation is concentrated in the "coffee belt" between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.

Processing and roasting: After harvest, coffee beans undergo processing to remove the fruit, then are dried, fermented, and hulled. Green beans are roasted to varying degrees, which brings out aromas ranging from fruity and acidic to chocolatey and smoky, depending on degree and origin. Grinding size depends on the brewing method.

Brewing methods include espresso, pour-over, French press, and cold brew. The choice influences flavor, mouthfeel, and perceived acidity. Coffee is often enjoyed with additives such as milk, sugar, or spices, and its global culture ranges from ritualistic espresso in Italy to filtered coffee in Northern Europe and drip coffee in the United States.

Moderate consumption is associated with several health effects—potential benefits for alertness and some diseases, with possible negatives for sensitive individuals or excessive intake. Coffee production is a major global commodity with environmental and social implications, prompting sustainable farming practices and fair-trade initiatives.