It's a drug. It's full of harmful chemicals because of the way it's processed. It affects mind and body, often negatively. But it's great money maker so we will be hearing more about its "benefits" in a near future.
So either:
- The coffee "lobby" is more effective than the tobacco and alcohol lobbies.
- Maybe all drugs cannot be dumped in the same bin, and we should treat them case by case, critically.
LPT: If you quit smoking, cut your caffeine consumption in at least half for at least the first week. Otherwise you will explode with non-nicotine-related episodes of anxiety or nervousness.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_production
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_production
Ethyl acetate is sometimes used in decaffeination.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decaffeination#Solvents_used_i...
Like which chemicals?