The beverage's global consumption has been rooted in culture, colonialism, rebellion — and TikTok fame.

Coffee, long enjoyed for its stimulating effects, has recently been recognized for its potential health benefits. Modern research indicates that coffee contains antioxidants and plant compounds similar to those found in vegetables, which may contribute to reduced inflammation and a lower risk of conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Studies also suggest that regular coffee drinkers tend to live longer, regardless of whether they consume caffeinated or decaffeinated varieties.

Traditional roasting methods, such as those practiced by experienced roasters in Stuttgart, play a significant role in developing coffee's flavor and health properties. Research, including a large Australian study, has shown that moderate coffee consumption is associated with the lowest risk of heart disease and mortality. While caffeine can temporarily raise blood pressure in occasional drinkers, regular consumers typically develop a tolerance, and no lasting increase in blood pressure has been observed.

The cuppa that connects us: Coffee drinking across cultures

Coffee. For many people, it's just a nice way to wake up. But there's a lot more to it. It's even good for your health. Coffee was demonized for years. People thought it was dangerous. Today, we believe it's almost the opposite. It might actually be a kind of universal remedy. Scientists are now discovering everything coffee contains, thanks to new studies. In their Stuttgart-based roastery, Meike Fröhlich and her husband, Damir Lazarevic, have been working with coffee for 24 years. They process it the traditional way, in a drum roaster. That determines the quality. We roast the coffee for about 15 to 20 minutes at maximum 190 degrees Celsius. At around 10 minutes, the harsh acids break down, making the coffee smoother and easier on the stomach. Coffee's unique flavor comes from the many different acids and aromatic compounds. Many of those aromas only develop during roasting, when proteins and sugars in the bean react. One important compound is chlorogenic acid. During roasting, it turns into antioxidants. And these are believed to give coffee its cell-protecting properties. At the Diabetes and Health Center in Düsseldorf, Dr. Stefan Martin has been studying coffee for over 10 years. He's a passionate consumer of the drink himself, and has carried out several studies on coffee and its components with his team. Coffee is a natural product, and it contains many of the same compounds we find in vegetables. That's why I often refer to coffee as liquid vegetables, because the secondary plant compounds, the antioxidants that are found in vegetables, are also in coffee, and likely have similarly beneficial effects. Dr. Martin has found that these secondary plant compounds in coffee have anti-inflammatory effects, and roasting actually enhances them. The diabetes specialist has also looked closely at the wider body of research on the bean. We know, for example, that people who drink a lot of coffee are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. They also have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, like heart attacks and strokes. And that shows up clearly in the research, even when it comes to the most serious measure of all, mortality and death rate. Several studies show that people who drink a lot of coffee live longer than those who don't, regardless of whether it contains caffeine or not. And coffee also seems to have a beneficial effect on appetite, which could be an important factor when it comes to liver disease. If you're less hungry, you eat less, and that has a positive impact on the liver. In an Australian study, a team of researchers analysed data from about half a million participants aged 40 to 69. Years before, these individuals had shared information about their health, lifestyle, and coffee-drinking habits. The researchers focused on those who had healthy hearts at the start of the study. Then they looked at which of them, coffee drinkers versus non-coffee drinkers, were still healthy after 12 years, and who had developed cardiovascular disease. The result? Those who drank 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day had the lowest risk of cardiovascular disease and a lower death rate. Those who drank 4 to 5 cups a day had the lowest risk of developing heart arrhythmias. With caffeine or decaf, what's the recommendation when it comes to blood pressure? If you only occasionally consume it, caffeine may cause your blood pressure to rise. But for people who drink coffee regularly and consume a lot of caffeine, the body builds up a tolerance. So overall, based on all the available studies, there's no real evidence of a lasting increase in blood pressure. If you're looking for a coffee that won't make you buzz quite as much, go for Arabica. Maike Fröhlich and her husband are happy with how today's roast turned out. Another perfect cup of coffee. Thanks for watching!

Russia pummeled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings across the capital only hours after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin, officials said.

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Russia hits Kyiv with largest drone attack after Trump-Putin call

U.S. President Donald Trump marked the passage of the new spending bill, which includes changes to food assistance, student loan programs, and clean energy credits. Robert Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what's in the legislation.

Washington

Trump set to sign "big, beautiful bill"

More than 80 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Thursday (July 3), according to health officials, as Israel intensified its strikes, hitting a school-turned-displacement facility. CNN’s Paula Hancocks looks at the damage and humanitarian toll.

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More than 80 people killed in Gaza in one day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv will do "anything" to advance EU accession talks. Zelenskyy spoke alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, President of the European Council António Costa and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

Ukraine will do 'anything' to advance EU accession talks: Zelenskyy

President Donald Trump said Washington will start sending letters to countries on Friday specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the United States, a clear shift from earlier pledges to strike scores of individual deals.

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Trump: Letters telling countries their tariff rate going out Friday

Indonesian rescuers on Thursday (July 3) temporarily halted a search for 30 people still missing after a ferry carrying 65 people sank near the island of Bali with the loss of six lives, the national search and rescue agency said.

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Indonesia suspends search for 30 missing after ferry sinks near Bali

After marathon debate sessions in the Senate and House, President Donald Trump’s budget bill passed in the House. Republicans secured the biggest win of Trump’s presidency.

Trump’s landmark ‘big, beautiful bill’ narrowly passes U.S. House

Florida says the first group of migrant detainees have arrived at the new immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz." CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.

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First group of detainees arrive at "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida says

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday (July 3) that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that he plans to hold a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more.

Trump speaks with Putin, plans call with Zelenskyy

CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez reports on a lawsuit from lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia alleging he suffered “torture and mistreatment” after he was wrongfully deported and held in El Salvador’s notorious mega prison.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia claims he was tortured in El Salvadoran prison

The Kremlin welcomed the development, with spokesman Dmitry Peskov claiming it proves Western arsenals are being depleted and predicting that less aid will hasten the end of the conflict.

U.S. pauses military aid to Ukraine over depleted weapons stockpile

Two contractors employed by UG Solutions spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity as they were revealing their employers’ internal operations.

U.S. contractors say live ammo used at Gaza aid distribution site

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke for hours on the House floor about potential impacts of President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" that Republicans are looking to pass before July 4. Following debate, the House is set for a final vote on the massive budget bill.

House debates Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' ahead of final vote

CBS News political contributor Caroline Polisi joins "CBS Mornings" to break down the jury's verdict in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal trial and the judge's decision to deny bail for the music mogul ahead of his sentencing.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail after split verdict

Liverpool soccer player Diogo Jota has died aged 28, just weeks after marrying his childhood sweetheart. The footballer passed away in a car crash in northern Spain.

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Liverpool soccer player dies in car crash 10 days after wedding

The Pentagon said that U.S. strikes 10 days ago had degraded Iran's nuclear program by up to two years, suggesting the U.S. military operation likely achieved its goals despite a far more cautious initial assessment that leaked to the public.

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Iran nuclear program degraded by up to two years: Pentagon

Days before his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama announced the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a non-profit he founded, will have the sole authority to recognize his future reincarnation, but China insists it will choose the successor of the Tibetan spiritual leader.

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China rejects Dalai Lama’s succession plan

The U.S. Congress inched towards approving President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, despite attempts by Democrats to stop it. The bill is Trump’s signature legislation which includes massive spending increases on the military and immigration enforcement while slashing social programs.

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill nears approval

Sean (Diddy) Combs was found guilty on prostitution-related charges, but was acquitted on more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking giving him a maximum sentence of 20 years. But the courtroom victory was subdued following a judge’s ruling to deny him bail.

New York

Diddy denied bail, avoids life in prison

President Trump says Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, but it remains unclear if Hamas will accept the terms. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.

Trump says Israel has agreed to Gaza ceasefire conditions

Bryan Kohberger changed his plea to guilty Wednesday for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. CBS News national correspondent Carter Evans has more on the case.

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New details revealed as Kohberger pleads guilty for 2022 Idaho murders

The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down a state abortion law that was adopted in 1849 in a 4-3 landmark decision. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul reports.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down 176-year-old state abortion ban

Macron and Putin held regular discussions around the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with Macron visiting Putin in Russia in February 2022, but dialogue eventually stalled.

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Macron held 'substantial' phone call with Putin

President Trump toured “Alligator Alcatraz,” a migrant detention center he teamed up with Ron DeSantis to build in the Everglades.

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Protesters gather around ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as President Trump visits

Jurors in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial said they have reached a verdict on four of the five counts, but they cannot reach a verdict on Count 1, which is racketeering conspiracy. The judge has instructed the jury to keep deliberating. Deliberations will resume Wednesday (July 2).

Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean "Diddy" Combs case

The U.S. Senate passed the Republicans' reconciliation bill on Tuesday (July 1) after more than 24 hours of marathon voting on amendments. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote.

U.S. Senate passes Trump's "big, beautiful bill"

The new order does not rescind existing sanctions on ousted longtime President Bashar al-Assad, his top aides, officials and family members who are accused of having committed war crimes and human rights violations against Syrian civilians.

Trump signs executive order lifting U.S. sanctions on Syria

Former criminology graduate student Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to killing four Idaho college students in 2022, a move that would spare him the death penalty under a deal with prosecutors, ABC News reported on Monday (June 30).

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Suspect in murders of four Idaho college students to plead guilty

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from duty pending a case seeking her dismissal, adding to mounting pressure on a government fighting for survival on multiple fronts.

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Thai court suspends PM from duty pending case seeking her dismissal

Israeli strikes killed at least 60 people across Gaza on June 30 in some of the heaviest attacks in weeks as Israeli officials were due in Washington for a new ceasefire push by U.S. President Donald Trump.