Nearly 20 million Texans are daily coffee drinkers, showcasing coffee's massive popularity in the state. The U.S. sees a staggering consumption of 517 million cups per day, indicating a significant increase of 14% since January 2021. This rise hints at the deep-rooted coffee culture in American society, where even a non-coffee drinker notices the high consumption levels around them. The article also touches on the debate surrounding the safety of the decaffeination process using methylene chloride, highlighting concerns about its potential health risks despite being within FDA guidelines. This sparks a discussion on whether more stringent regulations are needed.
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