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Gather your friends and get ready to celebrate International Coffee Day on Oct. 1! This day is all about celebrating the delicious and beloved beverage that is coffee. Did you know that coffee has been around for centuries, with its first known use dating back to the 15th century in Ethiopia? Since then, it has spread all over the world and become a popular drink for people of all ages - from young adults to seniors. So why not take this opportunity to enjoy a cup or two of your favorite coffee blend?
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1475</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Coffee Shop Opens</div><div class='timeline-text'>Kiva Han, the first known coffee shop, opens in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), marking the beginning of coffee's journey into daily life.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1600s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Coffee Reaches Europe</div><div class='timeline-text'>Coffee is introduced to Europe in the 17th century and rapidly gains popularity across the continent.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1714</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Coffee in the Americas</div><div class='timeline-text'>The then French naval officer Gabriel de Clieu transports a coffee plant to Martinique, igniting coffee cultivation in the Americas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1901</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Instant Coffee</div><div class='timeline-text'>Japanese-American chemist Satori Kato invents instant coffee, making the beverage more accessible to a wider audience.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starbucks Founded</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Starbucks store opens in Seattle, Washington, sparking the international coffee shop trend and taking coffee culture mainstream.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First International Coffee Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The International Coffee Organization establishes International Coffee Day as a day to celebrate coffee and recognize the millions of people across the globe - from farmers, to roasters, baristas, coffee shop owners and more - who work hard to create and serve the beverage we all love.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Brew your own coffee</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get some freshly roasted beans, grind them up and make your own cup of joe. Experiment with different brewing methods and enjoy the process of making your own coffee.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local café</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Every city has its favorite coffee shop. Take this day as an opportunity to visit one you have never been to before. Enjoy the atmosphere, chat with the barista, or just order a cup of hot java and take in the smell of freshly brewed coffee.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about coffee</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to research different types of coffee beans, brewing techniques, and styles of drinks. Learn about the origins and history of coffee and how it is grown and processed around the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a coffee party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a coffee tasting party. Serve different types of coffees from around the world and let everyone guess which kind it is. You can even make a game out of it by awarding points for the right answers.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make coffee art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create art out of coffee beans, grounds, and espresso. Try making pictures or designs with different colors of coffee grounds or creating sculptures with beans or grounds.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Coffee is delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>There's nothing quite like the taste of a freshly brewed cup of coffee. Whether you prefer it hot or cold, black or with cream and sugar, coffee is one of the most enjoyable and beloved drinks in the world!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Coffee has health benefits</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Coffee isn't just for flavor - it can have several health benefits as well. Research shows that drinking coffee may reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and other chronic illnesses. It's also full of antioxidants which help fight off free radicals that can cause cell damage in our bodies.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're grabbing an afternoon pick me up or catching up with friends over coffee dates, coffee has a way of bringing people together. The simple act of sharing a cup of joe can bring out meaningful conversations and help create lasting connections between people.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Coffee has inspired science!</h3><p class='facts-text'>The chemist Runge, prompted by Goethe, insulated caffeine from coffee in 1819 leading to the beginning of psychoactive substances' scientific research.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Coffee beans are the pit of a fruit.</h3><p class='facts-text'>Often clarified as beans due to its shape, it's actually the seed of the fruit named 'coffee cherry'. Deceptive, isn't it?</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Vietnam is the second largest producer of coffee.</h3><p class='facts-text'>Even though coffee originates from Ethiopia, the biggest producer today is Brazil followed by Vietnam which mainly focuses on robusta beans.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cold Brew is different from Iced Coffee.</h3><p class='facts-text'>They might sound similar, however; while cold brew is made without any heat, iced coffee is regular coffee that's cooled down.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>There's a Mushroom that tastes like coffee.</h3><p class='facts-text'>There's a sustainable substitute for coffee lovers interested in cutting caffeine - Chaga. This mushroom offers a rich brew with a taste very similar to the original!</p></div></div>
International Coffee Day is celebrated on October 1 every year. In 2024 International Coffee Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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