Surviving the Daily Grind
This is the news article of Nov. 2022.
It said the miners survived by drinking water that fell from the ceiling and using instant coffee mix powder as a meal.
That’s right, coffee mix was their secret to survival!
While coffee mix primarily provides a caffeinated beverage, it also contains sugar and fat, which can provide a quick source of energy.
In the case of the trapped miners, the sugar and fat content in the coffee mix likely helped to keep their energy levels up, which was essential for their survival. The sugar in the coffee mix would have provided a quick energy boost, and the fat, which is contained in the creamer component of the coffee mix, is a source of calories that can be converted into energy.
But how did this humble coffee mix become such an essential part of daily life in Korea? That’s a story we’re about to unravel.
