International Coffee Day ☕️

Overview

International Coffee Day, observed annually on October 1st, is a global celebration dedicated to acknowledging and appreciating coffee as one of the world's most beloved beverages. It serves as an occasion to promote fair trade practices, raise awareness about the challenges faced by coffee growers, and honor the millions of people worldwide involved in the coffee industry, from farmers to baristas.

Origin and story

International Coffee Day was officially launched by the International Coffee Organization (ICO) on October 1, 2015.

Globally, an estimated 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily.

Quick facts

• DateOctober 1
• TypeFood / Dessert
• Great forFoodies, Chocolate lovers, Home bakers

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Ways to celebrate

Coffee-day celebrations existed piecemeal for decades before anyone made it official — Japan promoted one in 1983, New Orleans claimed the name in 2009, and it took until 2015 for the International Coffee Organization to formally set October 1 as the global date.

Drink up

Celebrate by:

• Trying a coffee origin or roast you don't normally reach for.
• Making coffee at home a different way than you usually do, like pour-over or French press instead of drip.

See how the day came together

Helpful resources:

• International Coffee Day, October 1 (National Archives, Pieces of History)

Think about where it comes from

• Looking into fair trade coffee and the growers behind your usual bag or cup.

Did you know?

The International Coffee Organization didn't agree to an official global October 1 date until March 2014, with the first internationally recognized celebration held the following year in Milan.

Fun facts

• International Coffee Day was officially launched by the International Coffee Organization (ICO) on October 1, 2015.
• Globally, an estimated 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed daily.
• Legend attributes coffee's discovery to an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi, whose goats became energetic after eating coffee cherries.

Sources and attribution

International Coffee Day, October 1 (National Archives, Pieces of History)

External links may lead to third-party websites.

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FAQ

When is International Coffee Day?

It is observed on October 1 each year.

What is International Coffee Day?

International Coffee Day, observed annually on October 1st, is a global celebration dedicated to acknowledging and appreciating coffee as one of the world's most beloved beverages. It serves as an occasion to promote fair trade practices, raise awareness about the challenges faced by coffee growers, and honor the millions of people worldwide involved in the coffee industry, from farmers to baristas.

How do people celebrate International Coffee Day?

Try a coffee origin or brew method you don't normally reach for, and look into fair trade practices behind your usual bag.

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