Coffee is one of the most popular morning drinks; however, many people don’t know how its made or its side effects. In the United States, about 400 million cups are consumed each day. The U.S consumes about three billion pound yearly, which makes up about 1/6 of the coffee in the world. Most of the coffee we drink comes from a plant called coffea arabica. The other 30% of coffee comes from the coffea robusta plant. Coffea robusta gives smaller beans than the arabica and can be grown at much lower altitudes. The berries that grow on these plants are harvested and the good ones are separated. They are then sent to a pulping house, where their pulp is removed to leave the beans behind. The beans are fermented and washed, then set to dry for many weeks. Machines strip the beans even further and take off the skins, they are washed once more before being sent to roasting plants where they are stored and then packed to be placed in stores. The other thing most people overlook when drinking coffee is the side effects. It is said to have many benefits such as reduced depressive symptoms, fewer cognitive failures, lower risk of suicide and helping protect against chronic liver disease. However, once you go over the recommended amount of daily coffee, which is two to three standard cups, you risk developing bad side effects. Such as a higher risk of anxiety, insomnia, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and acid reflux. To conclude, coffee is the perfect drink early in the morning but its important to know how its made and the potential risks of drinking it.