Sunday, September 29, 2024

Today is National Coffee Day - Let's Celebrate with Coffee & Special Offers!

If you are my son, then every day is Coffee Day! But, for those of us who enjoy coffee, but do not have signs on the back of our vehicles which say, "powered by coffee", today is National Coffee Day! Of course we will look at some fun coffee facts - did you know . . .

  • In the 1400's coffee becomes a commodity used for trade and commerce in Arabia's Yemeni district.
  • In the 1500's along with tea, thirsty people start drinking coffee throughout the Middle East in countries like Persia (modern-day Iran,) Turkey, Egypt, and Syria.
  • In the 1600's when European traders and merchants discover coffee in the Middle East, the brew's popularity catches on and spreads throughout the continent.
  • In the mid 1600's the British bring coffee with them to New Amsterdam, modern-day New York City, and a morning craving is born!
  • In 1723 coffee in the Americas and the Caribbean comes from a single seedling transported to Martinique by a French naval officer.
  • 75% – Caffeine consumed by Americans comes as coffee.
  • 66% – Of women drink coffee every day.
  • 62% – Of men drink coffee every day.
  • 400 million – coffees consumed throughout America every day.
  • You probably already know this but, to be clear, coffee springs from the fruit of a bush and the so-called "bean," is the pit.
You will find more coffee fun facts at this link. I like my coffee with a bit of cream and my favorite coffee is Costa Rica coffee, followed by Mexican coffee beans; what is your favorite?

By the way, there are several coffee deals and offers - check this link to find some near you.

Enjoy . . . I know my family will be!

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