Cafes and Confectioneries

Coffee is simply the beverage most consumed by Brazilians, according to the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (Abic). So, it's no wonder that you can enjoy a cup of coffee in many cafes and confectioneries around Florianópolis. Cafes are more common in the central region, where most commercial and government buildings are located. In Lagoa da Conceição, the atmosphere of culture, art and relaxation also led to the opening of numerous establishments. In other regions of the island, bakeries guarantee fresh coffee. The origin of coffee dates back to ancient times, in Africa, more precisely in Ethiopia. The coffee tree fruit, despite being sweet, produces a drink with a remarkable taste and aroma for its lovers. In Florianópolis, the first plants were planted in the middle of the 5th century, and it has already occupied the role of being the main economic propeller of the Island, reaching the point of exporting about XNUMX tons of the product. Curiosity: What is the best time to have coffee? The human being is guided by circadian cycles, which work like a biological clock. It is capable of altering our mood and the behavior of the organism, as well as the way that drugs, such as coffee, enter our body. Usually between 8 am and 9 am, guided by the biological clock, your body produces a lot of cortisol, a hormone related to stress. And that puts you on high alert. So the coffee has no effect. The best times to drink coffee are when cortisol levels in the body are low. Avoid coffee between 8am and 9am, noon and 1am, and 17:30pm and 18:30pm. These are, in general, the peak moments of cortisol. At any other time (10 am or 14 pm, for example), the chances of feeling the effects of coffee seem higher. Harmonization: Coffee asks for that sweet cookie, a mini cake or even a chocolate. In Brazil, the tradition of coffee with cornmeal cake is strong. Therefore, sweets are the foods that most accompany coffees. But that doesn't mean that coffee is only good for one thing. There is room to dare and taste different combinations when having a coffee. The secret is to do it as with any other drink: harmonize by similarity or contrast. And then a range of new options opens up. You can have a good coffee with cheese or even use the beans as part of elaborate dishes.