Here's to a Cup of Ambition!
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY
Whether getting one to go or lingering over a second cup, on September 29 be sure to observe National Coffee Day!
#NationalCoffeeDay
Ah, the perfect cup of java. According to an expert cupper (a professional coffee taster), there are four components of a perfect cup: aroma, body, acidity, and flavor.
From the moment the average coffee lover opens a fresh bag of coffee beans, the aroma beckons, percolating the senses. Even those who don't drink coffee tend to enjoy the fragrance roasted beans cast.
GROWING, ROASTING, AND BREWING
When determining the body of a coffee, the bean, the roast, and the brew are all factors. The bean affects the texture of the coffee, whether its silky, creamy, thick or thin on the tongue and throat. However, the darker the roast and how we brew it will alter the feel of a coffee's body, too. Grandpa's motor oil blend versus the coffee shop around the corners' silky smooth, well-practiced grind have entirely different bodies.
Where a coffee bean grows determines its acidity. The higher the elevation the coffee grows, the higher the quality and the acidity. These coffees are considered brighter, dryer, even sparkling by cuppers.
When it comes down to it, coffee lovers cherish the flavor as well as the caffeinated boost this roasted bean gives morning or night, black or with cream and sugar. Hot or cold it provides enjoyment even when decaffeinated!
COFFEE HISTORY
Many legendary accounts tell how coffee first came to be. However, the earliest credible evidence of either coffee drinking or the knowledge of the coffee tree appears in the middle of the 15th century in the Sufi monasteries around Mokha in Yemen. Here, monks first roasted coffee seeds and brewed coffee, much like we prepare them today. Yemeni traders brought coffee back to their homeland from Ethiopia and began to cultivate the seed.
In 1670, Baba Budan smuggled coffee seeds out of the Middle East by strapping seven seeds onto his chest. The first plants grown from these stowed away seeds were planted in Mysore. Coffee later spread to Italy and the rest of Europe, Indonesia, and the Americas.
While Brazil produces more coffee in the world than any other country, Colombia closely follows. Also, more than 50 countries around the world grow coffee, too. As a result, we choose from a bountiful selection of flavors for the indulgence of steamy cups of the black drink for connoisseurs to consume.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL COFFEE DAY.
Enjoy a cup or two of your favorite coffee. Here is a Coffee Brewing Guide to help create your own. Want to learn more about Coffee History? Use #NationalCoffeeDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar® continues researching this tasty national beverage holiday.
Coffee FAQ
How long does the caffeine in coffee stay in my body?
Caffeine from coffee (or any caffeinated beverage) can remain in the body for up to 6 hours after consumption. While it may seem it's effects have worn off, a cup of coffee consumed at 5 pm can still cause difficultly falling asleep if you like to go to bed early.
What other beverages contain caffeine?
Sodas, black, white, and green teas, chocolate beverages, and energy drinks contain caffeine.
Is caffeine a natural substance?
Yes, caffeine is a natural substance, but some products contain synthetic caffeine. Coffee is a natural source of caffeine. While there is no noted difference between natural and synthetic caffeine (according to Andy the RD), products that contain synthetic caffeine also tend to be loaded with sugar or other sweeteners.
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/lists/11-historic-coffee-milestones
Send help......and a storage unit. He kept the m'fer a secret. Maybe I should come home with a pair of $1000 shoes.
Congratulation to @SGKusmertz, @bek1, and @wilbner. Your questions were chosen for tonight’s Ask Joe and the Panelists.
@SGKusmertz If you could have one song play when you enter a room, what would it be?
@bek1 Do you usually feel excited or stressed out about going back to school after summer break?
@wilbner What was the best prank you’ve ever pulled?
Morning Gutter Gang. Praise the Lord, it's finally stopped raining. Couple of false alarms the past day or so when the weather made you think, maybe this storm is over. The rain would let up for just a bit, and then, Pow! Then rain would start back up with a vengeance. Looks to be over with now. Maybe in the next day or two I can get back out to continue some Fall clean-up.
But a larger issue presents itself--this period of time from mid-September till early October 6 years ago was when many of us "originals" in the Gutter got on board. Heck I signed up for The Gutter in hopes that Greg would see all the folks getting on Locals and quit plugging this site on The 5 and his old Saturday night show. 🤣🤣 Anyhow, I'm celebrating 6 years in the Gutter today with Kool and The Gang
