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Get ready to celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29 by pouring yourself a steaming cup of your favorite brew! This day has been around since the mid-1980s, when it was first created to recognize the delicious beverage that so many people enjoy. The history of coffee is as rich and flavorful as its taste, with origins in Ethiopia dating back centuries ago. Today, it's enjoyed all over the world and comes in countless varieties. Let's raise our mugs high to toast this beloved beverage on National Coffee Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>15th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Coffee's Early Origin</div><div class='timeline-text'>Coffee is first consumed in the Sufi shrines of Yemen in the mid-15th century, after being traded from Ethiopia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>17th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Coffee Houses Emerge</div><div class='timeline-text'>Coffee houses begin to pop up around the world, especially in major cities throughout Europe, becoming popular places for intellectual discussion.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>18th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Coffee's American Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Coffee houses become popular in the United States, with coffee replacing beer as New York City's favorite morning drink by the time of the American Revolution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Instant Coffee Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>Instant coffee is invented in the early 20th century, making coffee drinking more accessible to everyone and revolutionizing the industry.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Specialty Coffee Stores</div><div class='timeline-text'>The rise of chains like Starbucks popularize specialty coffee drinks, introducing consumers to espresso-based beverages like lattes and cappuccinos and sparking a global coffee culture.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Coffee Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Coffee Day is established in the mid-1980s to honor the popular beverage and its cultural significance.</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'>Brewing your own coffee at home is a great way to celebrate National Coffee Day. There are many different types of coffee makers available, and some will even let you set it up the night before so that you can get that first cup of coffee ready to go in the morning!</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 coffee shop</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head over to your favorite local coffee shop and treat yourself to a specialty brew. Many shops have special discounts or limited time offers for National Coffee Day, so be sure to check them out!</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'>Host a coffee tasting party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite some friends over and have a coffee tasting party. Have everyone bring their favorite coffees and try them all out. You could even make it into a game with prizes for the most interesting or best tasting coffees.</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'>Take a barista course</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you’re looking for an immersive way to celebrate National Coffee Day, why not take a barista course? You’ll learn all about the history of coffee, how to properly grind and brew it, as well as latte art and other techniques.</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 some coffee inspired desserts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making caffeinated treats is always an enjoyable way to celebrate National Coffee Day. Try making some espresso brownies, mocha cupcakes, or tiramisu truffles!</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'>We all know the lip-smacking satisfaction of a freshly made cup of coffee. Whether it's the smooth taste of espresso, or the comforting smell and taste of a cappuccino, coffee is one of those drinks that never fails to satisfy anyone’s cravings!</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 many health benefits</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Research shows that drinking coffee can have many benefits for your health, such as reducing the risk of certain diseases and improving your cognitive functioning. So if you're looking for a beverage that won't just give you an energy boost, but also help with your long term wellbeing, then coffee might be the answer!</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'>Coffee Culture</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether it's gathering around a cafe table with friends or getting some work done in a cozy coffee shop, there are countless opportunities we have to share quality time with people over cups of coffee. Drinking coffee provides us with a sense of community and belonging that helps bring us closer together no matter where we may be.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Coffee is the World’s Second Largest Traded Commodity</h3><p class='facts-content'>Coffee is only second to oil in the global market, making it a massively important commodity for many countries. This demonstrates the scale of coffee production and consumption worldwide.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Finland Consumes the Most Coffee Per Capita</h3><p class='facts-content'>While coffee is popular worldwide, Finns are the largest consumers per capita, with an average Finn consuming about 12 kilograms of coffee annually.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Decaf Doesn’t Mean Caffeine-Free</h3><p class='facts-content'>Decaffeinated coffee isn’t completely free of caffeine. An average 16-ounce cup of decaf usually contains around 12 to 25 milligrams of caffeine.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Coffee Boosts Physical Performance</h3><p class='facts-content'>Apart from mental stimulation, coffee can enhance physical performance by increasing adrenaline levels for increased physical exertion and breaking down body fat into fuel.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Majority of Coffee is Produced in Brazil</h3><p class='facts-content'>Brazil produces approximately a third of all coffee, making it by far the heavyweight champion of global coffee production.</p></div></div>
National Coffee Day is celebrated on September 29th every year. In 2024 National Coffee Day will occur on a Sunday.
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