Why Beethoven counted exactly 60 coffee beans: The strange morning ritual of a musical genius
Legend has it that Ludwig Beethoven would meticulously count out 60 coffee beans each morning to fuel his creative genius. This detail, documented by his secretary Anton Schindler in 1840, raises skepticism due to Schindler's unreliable account. While several sources confirm Beethoven's love for coffee, the exact number of beans remains unproven.
This tale, however, reflects our intrigue with the personal habits of iconic artists and their unique rituals.
Read the full report on The Times Of India
Story file
- Section
- India
- First reported by
- The Times Of India
- Reporter
- toi lifestyle desk
- Published
- Friday, 9 October 2026, 7:24 am IST
- Coverage
- One outlet so far
How this page works. The Headline Update lists this report from The Times Of India with a short summary and a link to the original. The original reporting and photograph belong to the publisher. Spotted an error in our summary? Tell our corrections desk.
