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MAIN Happy National Coffee Day 2024!
National Coffee Day is celebrated this year on Saturday, September 29, 2024 as caffeine connoisseurs come together in celebration of the nation's most beloved cuppa. Whether you prefer latte, cappuccino, plain black, milk and sugar, or whips and toppings, there's probably a coffee shop or national chain that will perk you up with special deals in celebration! Plus, just up ahead, hang out for more stimulating info about National Coffee Day, including fun facts and a special coffee day home brew recipe just in time for fall.
As usual, look for special deals and FREE coffee to celebrate the day at your favorite national chain, fast food joint, coffee shop or convenience store Dunkin' rewards members can get a free medium hot or iced coffee with purchase using the Dunkin' app on Sunday. Meanwhile, guests at Krispy Kreme can enjoy a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase. The bakery chains is also offering a dozen glazed doughnuts for $2 with the purchase of any dozen. Starbucks is celebrating National Coffee Day with a live Twitch stream concert featuring Grammy-nominated band Sofi Tukker. The famous coffee chain will also be offering $10 off when customers spend $50 on select coffee blends leading into the event. Whataburger is offering free coffee from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Guests can choose between a free 16-ounce iced coffee or a 12-ounce hot coffee — no purchase necessary. For hardcore coffee addicts, Keurig is offering discounts of up to 50% off on its website with promo code COFFEEDAY24 through Tuesday, October 1. The offer is valid on beverages, coffee makers and accessories. And if you're passing by a Baskin-Robbins, check out the ice cream chain's Cappuccino Blasts discounted at $5 for a small, $6 for a medium and $7 for a large, until October 31. Also keep a watch on your local coffee shops, restaurants and bars (espresso martini anyone?) for more great deals celebrating National Coffee Day 2024.
National Coffee Day is only a recent phenomenon that had its beginnings in September 2009. Since then, the day is widely celebrated from coast to coast with classic coffee quotes and humorous coffee memes on social media -- along with FREE COFFEE (see above) at major chains and convenience stores.
Besides online observances, visit your favorite brick-and-mortar neighborhood coffee shop that may be celebrating with a free cup to start off your day. At national chains like Starbucks and Dunkin', mix it up by trying a cappuccino, latte, or a cold brew that may become your new favorites! National Coffee Day is also the perfect time to explore and appreciate different brewing techniques at home. Besides the currently popular cold brew (steeping fresh coffee grounds in water for 12 hours in the fridge) there's espresso and the traditional French press. Not a big coffee fan? Celebrate with coffee ice cream, coffee milkshakes, or an after-dinner coffee flavored liqueur.
Just in time for fall, celebrate National Coffee Day with your own home brew in keeping with the season. It's like a cup of coffee and a slice of pumpkin pie all-in-one! Pumpkin spice latte
1/2 cup strong hot coffee or 2 shots espresso 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree Sugar or brown sugar to taste 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (store bought, or from your pantry -- a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and ground cloves) Whipped cream How to make it step-by-step The beauty in this recipe is your opportunity to make it your own. Instead of milk, opt for your favorite non-dairy milk substitute such as oat or rice milk. Swap the sugar with heartier brown sugar, maple syrup, or even molasses. Enjoy. 1. Brew strong coffee or espresso, 2. In a small saucepan, add the milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Heat until the mixture starts to bubble around the edges. Do not boil. 3. While still hot, stir the mixture with a whisk until slightly thickened, and remove from heat. Add the vanilla extract. 4. Pour the hot milk mixture into a large mug and add coffee or espresso. 5. Top with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice. Enjoy!
Coffee traces its origins back to ancient Ethiopia where, as legend has it, a goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats were extra energetic after eating berries from a certain tree. It's generally assumed that Kaldi tried some for himself and the rest, as they say, is coffee history. From there, coffee traveled to major Arabic countries and then made its way to Europe where coffee culture eventually caught on in places like Paris and Vienna.
Coffee finally made its way to colonial America in the 18th century, where the beverage played a patriotic role in the country's founding. Throwing boxes of heavily-taxed British tea into Boston Harbor, many colonial rebels switched to coffee as revolutionary act, with Thomas Jefferson himself proclaiming coffee to be "the favorite drink of the civilized world."
• After it came to Venice in 1615, local clergy condemned coffee as 'satanic' when Pope Clement VIII intervened and decided to taste the beverage for himself. He found the drink so satisfying that he gave it papal approval! • Beside helping you to wake up with its high caffeine content, health benefits of coffee include a good dose of beneficial antioxidants, a known cancer fighter. • Brazil produces about a third of the world's coffee supply, roughly twice as much as second place holder, Vietnam. • Which country drinks the most coffee? The average adult in Finland consumes 27.5 pounds of coffee per year. By comparison, Americans consume only 11 pounds. (NOTE: Finland is also often counted as THE most contented country in the world. Coincidence?) • Coffee indeed makes the world go 'round and is one the most sought-after commodities worldwide, second only to crude oil.
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Check out an historic timeline, ways to celebrate the day, and the various health benefits of the magic brew. 16 Facts about National Coffee Day - More info about the day, and how it celebrate including fun facts and history. Cool Beans: Coffee Scans - If you like your coffee facts extra cool, check out this interactive brew combining art and science
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