International Coffee Day

Many people can’t wake up in the morning without a fragrant cup of coffee. Are you one of them? If so, International Coffee Day takes place on October 1st every year and brings together coffee lovers from all over the world. Join in to celebrate this special day!

History

International Coffee Day was founded in 2014 and was advocated for by the International Coffee Organization. The purpose of this day is not only to celebrate the beloved drink, but also to raise awareness about the challenges faced by some coffee producers.

Historians debate the origin of coffee, with most believing that it originated in Ethiopia. The origin story is quite interesting! In 700 AD, the owner of a herd of goats noticed that the animals were behaving strangely—dancing after eating some kind of red bean. He collected the fruit and shared it with a monk, assuring him that it would help him stay awake for the night prayer. Depending on the source, the monk either accepted or rejected the gift (the beans were thrown into the fire, and the aroma was mesmerizing).

Interesting Facts

You may not have known that:

• 70% of people prefer Arabica beans;
• The lethal dose of caffeine is about 100 cups;
• Coffee trees can live up to 70 years;
• Caffeine is banned by the International Olympic Committee;
• The remains of the coffee berries are not wasted; flour is made from them;
• Starbucks is the largest coffee shop chain in the world;
• Coffee-based scrubs are the most popular in the world;
• There are about 100 different types of coffee drinks.

How to Take Part

International Coffee Day is a great day to learn more about coffee culture! Find books or documentaries about coffee, or learn how to prepare different types of coffee drinks from various countries. Invite your friends to a holiday party and run your own statistics on different coffee preferences.

When is International Coffee Day in 2025?

International Coffee Day is observed on October 1 each year.

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