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| Date in 2021 | April 17, 2021, Saturday |
| Celebrated: | In Russia and other countries of the world |
| Meaning: | Special attitude and benefits of this invigorating drink |
| Established: | This coffee holiday was officially approved on October 1, 2020 by the International Coffee Association, which already includes more than 75 countries around the world. |
| Other names: | Espresso day |
| Traditions: | All kinds of coffee festivals and tastings of new varieties |
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International Coffee Day is a wonderful and warm holiday that has recently come to our country. The beloved and popular drink of many has the right to officially confirm its significance. Two dates are April 17 and September 29, on which people can attract public attention to the healthy drink. The rich taste of which inspires and gives a positive attitude.
History of the coffee holiday
Where exactly and when exactly the coffee holiday appeared has not yet been established, but it is reliably known that official events in honor of this magnificent drink took place in 1983 in Japan, and the local coffee association took the initiative to hold them. This event happened, by the way, on October 1st.
At the beginning of the 21st century, coffee holidays took place in several European countries, but the tradition of celebrating them had not yet arisen. This is largely why there was no single date for it until the International Coffee Association took control of this matter. It was she who, in 2014, decided to annually celebrate International Coffee Day on October 1.
It should be noted that this holiday immediately became popular in several countries, not only in those where it is grown, but also in those where its most active consumers live. Therefore, the Japanese, residents of Scandinavia and the United States of America very willingly joined in the celebrations. In principle, this holiday is planned to be officially celebrated in all countries of the world that are members of the International Coffee Association. Now there are 75 of them, and Russia is among them.
Coffee day
What holiday do you think coffee lovers love most? Traditionally, the vast majority of celebrations involve the consumption of alcoholic beverages. But in the last few years, a holiday has come to the streets for admirers of the invigorating drink. On Coffee Day, you can try out new recipes or enjoy your favorite ones. If you don’t yet know about the existence of such a holiday, check out the selection below. Thanks to it, you can celebrate Coffee Day according to a schedule that is more suitable at a particular moment, since it does not yet have an official status.
Coffee is such a popular drink that these days there is hardly a single person who has never tried this invigorating drink. It's no secret that any more or less popular phenomenon can be turned into an excellent reason for a celebration. This is how Coffee Day appeared, which has been increasingly talked about over the past few years. Its fans, as well as those who work professionally in coffee, come across information about this holiday several times a year, but it is noteworthy that there is no specific date for it.
Many countries have their own national Coffee Day. Moreover, the reasons for this holiday can be very different. Countries that grow and export raw materials for making this drink celebrate their Coffee Day. However, such a holiday often exists in those countries where natural coffee is very popular.
How Coffee Day is celebrated in different countries largely depends on local traditions, as well as the date of the celebrations. As a rule, various festivals, as well as various promotions in coffee shops, are timed to coincide with this date. They may include discounts, new recipes for those who want to buy unusual coffee, as well as various unique shows during which baristas can demonstrate their skills. It is worth noting that in most countries Coffee Day has the status of an unofficial holiday, although it is often called international. To be fair, it must be said that approximately 90% of such events began to appear in recent years, so this has not yet become a tradition.
Despite all the diversity of traditions, something interesting can already be told about some of them. So, let's look at how Coffee Day is celebrated in different countries.
Italy. Most sources claim that Coffee Day in this country is celebrated on April 17th. However, there is a version that celebrations of the invigorating drink in Italy are held every third Friday in April. This holiday has been widely celebrated here since 2009. The fact is that Italians are the biggest fans of espresso coffee. On EspressoItaliano Day, conversations about the history of this drink are heard everywhere. In coffee shops, visitors are given booklets with original recipes, as well as tips on how to properly prepare espresso coffee. In general, Italians are simply obsessed with this drink, so not all coffee shops can celebrate Coffee Day according to all the rules. To do this, they need to obtain permission from the National Institute of Italian Espresso. In addition, September 23 is also celebrated as Green Coffee Day (Giornata del Caffe Verde) in Italy.
USA. Somewhere, in this country, any event can be turned into a holiday, which, in turn, causes an increase in sales. In the USA, the sale of an invigorating drink is a multi-billion dollar industry, so it simply could not be ignored. Coffee Day has been celebrated in the States since 2005. The festivities fall on September 29th. In 2009, Coffee Day in the United States reached a new level when the first Orleans Coffee Festival was held by the Museum of Food and Beverage in New Orleans. This event has become so popular that in 2011, with the help of the Organo Gold company, a coffee carnival is also held here. It is noteworthy that in the United States there are many other holidays dedicated to coffee in its various forms. For example, Americans celebrate Coffee Ice Cream Day on September 6, and Coffee Milkshake Day on July 26.
Iceland. In this country, Coffee Day is not just a formal holiday. It is timed to coincide with the onset of spring, which was a very important event for this country, located close to the Arctic Circle and with mountainous terrain. The holiday, called “Sunny Coffee Day,” does not have a clear date - it all depends on when the first rays begin to break through the pitch darkness that has shrouded Iceland all winter. The peasants gathered at an appointed place and celebrated the onset of spring with freshly baked pancakes and aromatic coffee. It is impossible to establish the exact date of the appearance of Sun Coffee Day, but it is known for certain that coffee can be bought in Iceland since 1772, so the local Coffee Day can safely be called one of the oldest, if not the oldest holiday.
Ireland. This country became famous for the creation of the famous Irish coffee with the addition of whiskey and cream. Not surprisingly, there is National Irish Coffee Day, which is celebrated on January 25th. It is noteworthy that the Irish do not limit the celebrations to one day; in Ireland they extend for a week. By the way, the Irish have two holidays dedicated to the invigorating drink. They also have National Coffee Day on September 19th.
Japan. In this country, Coffee Day is celebrated on October 1st. It must be said that this tradition has existed in Japan for quite a long time - since the early 1980s. The initiator of this event was the Coffee Association of Japan. It was she who first organized Coffee Day in this country on October 1, 1983. Among other things, Coffee Day is recognized as an official holiday in Japan.
Brazil. Naturally, the main coffee country has its own Coffee Day. Although in Brazil not a single day goes by without this drink, which they have learned to prepare simply masterfully. However, locals honor coffee in a special way on May 24th.
Peru. Here Coffee Day is celebrated every fourth Saturday in August. Although the consumption of this product in Peru is not as high as in Brazil (only 0.5 kg per year per person), the coffee business is an important income source. Thanks to him, approximately 2 million people have jobs in Peru.
Costa Rica. In this country, coffee is also the most important export product. That's why Costa Rica has its own Coffee Day, celebrated on September 12th.
Indonesia. For Indonesians, Coffee Day is a special date. And not only because they really love the invigorating drink. Simply Coffee Day in Indonesia is celebrated on August 17 - simultaneously with Independence Day. One can guess that for this reason the celebrations here are especially magnificent and solemn.
China. In this country, Coffee Day does not have an exact date. The fact is that every year it is celebrated depending on when the new year begins according to the Chinese calendar. Only one thing can be said for sure – Coffee Day in China falls in April.
India. There is no special holiday for coffee in this country, but the phrase Coffee Day is familiar to all locals. The fact is that in India there is a network of popular coffee shops bearing this name. So we can say that for Indians, every day can turn into Coffee Day if they visit the right establishment.
Ukraine. Coffee Day has been celebrated here since 2007. The celebrations take place at the end of September. Residents of Lvov are especially sensitive to this holiday, because this is where Yuri Franz Kulchitsky was from. He is famous for bringing coffee to Europe from Turkey, and then taught Europeans to drink it with the addition of milk and sugar. On Coffee Day in Ukraine, various fairs of coffee itself and tableware, and barista championships are held. Coffee shops offer original recipes and discounts.
Russia. Celebrations in honor of the invigorating drink are held in both capitals. Since 2003, Moscow has hosted the International Tea and Coffee Festival with an exhibition-fair and tastings. Celebrations are held at the end of May - following the example of Brazilian Coffee Day.
As you can see, Coffee Day is becoming quite a popular holiday these days due to the popularity of the drink itself. It is possible that soon representatives of different countries will unite and choose the exact date, making these celebrations international. Until this happens, you can celebrate Coffee Day in accordance with any date appropriate to the occasion.
By the way, since we are talking about holidays, there is also Instant Coffee Day. It is very noteworthy that it is celebrated on April 1st. Although, in principle, it is not so important whether you drink instant or natural coffee, espresso or Irish, the main thing is that this process gives you pleasure. Then coffee can make your every day feel like a holiday.
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History of “coffee” celebrations in Russia
Perhaps the very first celebration of Coffee Day in the Russian Federation took place in 2003, and it was timed to coincide with the International Coffee and Tea Festival, which was then held in Moscow. As part of the celebrations, tastings of this drink were organized, fairs where many of its varieties could be purchased, and a rather interesting cultural program was held. It is noteworthy that this day was celebrated at the very end of May, that is, at the same time as in the world's largest coffee producer - Brazil.
In 2008, Coffee Day began to be celebrated in St. Petersburg, which, by the way, is considered the “coffee capital” of Russia: it is in this city that the average per capita consumption of this drink is the highest in our country. The very first Coffee Festival lasted several days, and quite a lot of citizens took part in it. Moreover, a Coffee Museum has opened in St. Petersburg (which, by the way, is the only one in the country so far), where a variety of events are held, including tastings, barista championships, etc.
In 2009, Coffee Day was also held in the Urals, in Yekaterinburg, where it has since become traditional. On the day of its holding, you can take part in tastings and various quizzes, and it is gratifying that every year the program of this holiday becomes more interesting and eventful.
How and when is Coffee Day celebrated in other countries?
America
- USA - September 29 is considered coffee day. The holiday was made annual in 2009. They hold a major festival with a big show program.
- Brazil - May 24. The black drink has been supplying finances to the economy of this country for a long time. And the locals pay tribute - massive festivals and concerts, as well as the obligatory carnival.
- Colombia - National Coffee Day is June 27th. The distinctive feature of the holiday is a unique parade of jeeps, which are loaded to the brim with bags of coffee beans.
Europe
- Iceland - no exact date. Celebrated in the first days of spring.
- Italy - April 17.
- Ireland - celebrated twice a year. The Irish must be very fond of coffee, because on January 25th and September 19th they hold massive celebrations.
Birthday and holiday instant coffee
The birthday of instant coffee is considered to be July 24, 1938, when it began to be produced en masse. But his story began a little earlier. It is known that the first technology for producing soluble coffee bean powder was invented by the Japanese chemist Satori Kato in 1901 in Chicago. And only 5 years later, the English chemist J.C. Washington drew attention to the powder coating that settled on the walls of his silver Turk.
After several experiments, he created instant coffee, which began to be mass-produced under the brand name “Red E Coffee.” The manufacturing company itself became the main supplier of coffee to the US Army during the First World War. The ease of preparing a hot, invigorating drink in the field was appreciated by American soldiers, despite the fact that the quality and taste were far from ideal.
The real fame of instant coffee came in the 1930s thanks to the cooperation of Brazilian coffee producers who needed to solve the problem of surplus coffee beans. After drying and primary processing, tons of reserves were lost due to improper processing and storage technology. Specialist Max Morgenthaler worked for several years to solve this problem, and in 1938 he created a soluble powder that retained the properties of coffee beans in the drink and could be stored for a long time.
Currently, the instant coffee holiday falls on April 1st.
Benefits of the drink
It stimulates the production of serotonin, that is, the good mood hormone. This helps you wake up faster in the morning and overcome depression. True, the dosage should not exceed two cups per day. There is one more rule: a cup of coffee drunk after breakfast greatly increases performance, but drinking the drink on an empty stomach can only reduce it. Coffee contains vitamins and also has the ability to reduce headaches. But 4-5 cups will return it again with a vengeance, as the blood vessels will narrow greatly.
The history of the appearance of coffee and the birth of a themed holiday
The true origin of the drink still remains unclear. There are many scientific points of view, but they all agree on one thing - the stimulating effect after taking ground coffee beans was first discovered by Ethiopians in the mid-9th century. Legend has it that a shepherd grazing goats on the plains noticed how the animals, after eating leaves from individual plants, experienced a peculiar tone and could not sleep all night.
Even despite the fact that coffee trees did not grow in African territories and the Africans themselves could not have known about their existence at that time, the discovery is attributed specifically to the tribes of the Omo people. From Ethiopia, aromatic grains spread to the Republic of Yemen and the lands of Egypt, and only by the beginning of the 17th century to European territories - Italy, America and Indonesia.
The coffee drink came to the Russian Empire in 1665 - at least this date is recorded in historical sources with a prescription for a medicine for headaches and nervous disorders on behalf of a pharmacist addressed to Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. Coffee reached its peak of popularity under Peter the Great, who loved it so much in Holland that he decided to introduce it into the way of life of the residents of St. Petersburg. In the eyes of the Old Believers, everything brought from Europe had a negative character, so the attempt to introduce a new “devilish” drink was met with rebuff. They even came up with an illogical saying: “drinking coffee is like putting shackles on Christ.”
Later, already during the reign of Anna Ioannovna, the first coffee house was opened on the initiative of the empress herself, who did not start her morning without a cup of invigorating drink. At the turn of the 19th century, coffee mania swept large Russian cities. This attribute of absolute wealth and luxury was not available to everyone, which is why it was valued even more. During the Soviet Union, the situation of product shortages persisted - it was only possible to obtain it in special holiday sets.
About coffee
Coffee is a drink made from the seeds or berries of the coffee plant. As a drink, it has been enjoyed by people all over the world for many centuries. Historians believe that coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia, but was grown on a large scale and first traded by the Arabs.
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Coffee was initially used for religious ceremonies and rituals, but it later became the drink of choice in most households in the Middle East, Persia and Africa by the 16th century, and in Europe and America by the 17th century.
Despite its popularity today, coffee has had its fair share of criticism throughout history. Ottoman Sultan Murad IV hated coffee so much that he made drinking it a crime punishable by death. In England, King Charles II, fearing conspiracies hatched over a cup of coffee, ordered all coffee shops to close.
