National Coffee Day. This day has an interesting feature, it is mainly celebrated by Canadians, Americans (United States), Ethiopians, English and Malaysians. In short, countries that share commonwealth. That's why you hear so little about it in France.
It's a day for caffeine addicts, workaholics, and Pumpkin Spice Latte enthusiasts to hit the streets in celebration of the only thing that gets them up in the mornings. In 2015, the ICO (International Coffee Organization) decided to put the question of choosing the date of this celebration and to return it to October 1st of each year.
Legend has it that coffee's great potential was discovered by an Ethiopian goat herder who noticed how strung out his goats were after eating the coffee berry. After he alerted local monks, word about the berry's effects spread quickly, eventually reaching the Arabian Peninsula where it began to become the social touchstone that it is today.
Across the region, the popularity of coffee houses where people would gather to drink and socialize began to spread. These spots were even referred to as the "Schools of the Wise," according to the National Coffee Association. If only the break room coffee pot would impart that kind of wisdom.
International Coffee Day celebrates the diversity, quality and passion of the coffee industry. It is an opportunity for coffee lovers to share their love for this drink and support the millions of coffee growers whose livelihood depends on this aromatic crop.
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