Welcome to Coffee Conversation Central, a curation compilation of comments from our recent Coffee Conversation event that was held here at Cinnamon Cup Coffee, to boost interaction amongst authors.

A fun topic was presented, to get authors thinking about their favourite elixir of life - coffee.

Is coffee an aphrodisiac, sedative or just a general upper?

Well, here are some of the best thought-provoking responses.

@simplifylife says coffee is definitely not a sedative.

Maybe, not a straight-out aphrodisiac, maybe sets the tone for something hot and spicy later...? Who knows 😉 But coffee is a general upper! Maybe this is why people ask each other out for coffee first - to set a nice, elevated mood to build a platform on. Even the mere thought of having coffee at home, or going to a favourite café for a latte will have me excited and in anticipation of the cuppa! So yeah, definitely an upper for me! I don't have a proper image to describe my stance, but this gif comes pretty close hehe!

@chacald.dcymt on the other hand is convinced that coffee is an aphrodisiac

that helps her husband to set it off like this 👇

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For any occasion and in love it is an excuse to meet, an energizing aphrodisiac or simply a relaxant for after the fiery flame subsides... especially if accompanied by other stimulants. I have combined it with chocolate ☕🍫 ... I love it. We've also tried it with peanuts...my husband loves a cup of coffee and peanuts and it sets things off. 😉 It is a tradition to visit these villages and taste their traditional drinks, which are usually made with fruits and herbs. One of these is the "bebida rompe colchón" (mattress-breaker drink).

@nickydee says coffee is rocket fuel for a busy, working solo mama

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Coffee is a staple food. A necessity. A nutrient. Part of a daily diet. A Personal Assistant. A life coach. A fitness coach. A best friend and mother's liddle helper. Lifeblood. I guess that would make it an upper, huh?

@mdosev says coffee acts as a mood booster

A general upper? Hell yeah! The act of preparing coffee, searching for a better technique and taste and enjoying it after that is the thing that lights up my day. I keep on finding different layers of flavour even with the same coffee variety I’m enjoying every day. After I finish my cup, I already think of the next one and the complex aftertaste reminds me of the tasty experience. I can spend 10 or more minutes just to be sure my espresso shot will taste great and this time is not wasted. It’s just a part of general mood boosting. And of course, the act of taking great photos makes me enjoy coffee even more.

@qwerrie says coffee is a stimulator

Coffee is a stimulant, and therefore (of course) a general upper! it rewards us and causes a conditioned reflex/addiction so that the smell of ground coffee itself (of course, I'm talking about freshly ground coffee!) -- can raise the mood and promises an imminent stimulating effect... one (mentally) is already starting to get everything that they know coffee promises them.

@Coquicoin says coffee is undoubtedly an upper

If I'm tired, give me a coffee. If I'm down and sad, give me a coffee and I'll cheer up a little and I'll cheer up even more if you give it to me with a piece of chocolate LOL. If I'm in a bad mood, give me a coffee to put a smile on my face :) And if I'm in a good mood, give me a coffee too hehe. If I need to solve an issue, give me a coffee to think better

@grindan says coffee, love, bounty, and happiness.

An aphrodisiac? I think so. In the days before my son was born, my husband and I would have coffee in bed whenever possible. The aroma and joy of a warm mug when you don't have to leave the house are compelling, especially when you are with someone wonderful. These days, it is coffee my husband brings home when he wants to woo me. Flowers are nice, coffee is king!

@deraaa says coffee is an all-rounder

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There are times I take coffee and don't make it ten minutes before I nod off but even before that, coffee gets my muscles to relax and unwind. In the morning, when I do happen to take coffee and feel that rush, it is always an out-of-the-world experience. I am honestly not exaggerating. I remember drinking coffee three times a day, 7 days a week and it showed on my eyebags. LOL

@liseth.zamora says coffee is far from being a sedative

It is a transmitter of energy that it gives to those who consume it... I have met many compulsive coffee drinkers who consume more than 20 cups a day and I do not believe that our beloved beverage is an aphrodisiac since they would be in trouble if it were or simply would not leave their room with their partners.

@susurrodmisterio says coffee is ancestral magic

For the ancient American civilizations coffee had magic and not of any kind, I am talking about an essence so powerful that it came directly from the hand of the gods themselves, having the ability to heal, feed the spirit, generate and even see the future, but to understand how important coffee is in my life today is not necessary to go back to such distant scenarios, it is something that I can demonstrate intuitively, without the need for science, just giving the statement of our indigenous culture as true Coffee is magic!

This initiative turned out to be a fun and productive event for the community, as the authors showed a considerable amount of pride and effort in sharing their thoughts.

We are pleased that the authors took the time to participate, as engagement is one guaranteed way of building relationships on the Blockchain.

A massive thank you to everyone who got involved.

If you missed this opportunity, please keep a key eye out for some regular events held here at Cinnamon Cup Coffee.

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