It’s how over half of us Americans start our day, so it’s no wonder there’s a national holiday to commemorate it: National Coffee Day. It’s the fuel that powers many a writer and worker. The chart below confirms that, indeed, the majority of Americans drink it daily. And if you don’t believe that, I was stunned to discover almost 25,000,000 – 25 MILLION! – coffee-tagged pictures on Instagram. Good grief, we’re an addicted nation.
A few national and regional chains are offering free cups of Joe today to celebrate, with the odd mermaid logo one remaining conspicuously quiet on the subject (at least on their website).
- Dunkin Donuts: FREE medium cup of Dark Roast Coffee
- Krispy Kreme: Free small coffee at participating shops
- McDonalds: Free small cup during breakfast hours
- Kangaroo Express: almost free–just 1 cent today
Check with your local coffee shops, too; they have room to be much more imaginative, plus, it’s always best to support local friends.
If you’re a real coffee lover, you’re going to need at least one of these fantastic pieces of art–
This is true for a few people I know…and myself on (rare) occasion.
We don’t want no stink in’ iced coffee!
This is hardcore, but I love it!
These are fun & would make GREAT gifts for your coffee lover friends!!
{Yes, Yes, Yes & Yes, please!}
{Don’t you love the tangerine and Tiffany Blue?}
And All Posters has an incredible library of fun and/or artistic prints–
And on my wish list is the best automatic espresso machine on the market.
This one is a Philips Saeco and it has ALL of the bells and whistles.
After living in Germany a year and having WONDERFUL European coffee…we were spoiled. Any advice on good, affordable automagical espresso makers? DO share in comments!!
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It may be national coffee day, my hubby missed it. I don’t like coffee or the smell of it. Crazy huh?! I much much much prefer a good old fashioned cup of tea!
I love flavored teas like Earl Grey, English Breakfast to name a few!
Yes, I do have advice: Nespresso! The capsules are about 65 cents apiece, but oh my word the espresso it produces is absolutely WONDERFUL. A Nespresso Pixie is a very affordable little machine and works beautifully, as does Nespresso’s electric milk frother. My husband has a lovely Breville espresso maker which he is going to sell on Craig’s List because the Nespresso espresso is so very good.
Well I am not a coffee drinker. I don’t know how yall drink that stuff. I am hot tea drinker. I have my favorites from Harney and Son. I have to begin the day with it. I have afternoon tea as often as I can too. Just love it like yall like your coffee. 🙂
Hi Robin, I LOVE coffee! My Kwik Trip (Midwest gas station chain) text alert also gave me a free cup of Joe today. Also, in honor of this special day I made my first purchase of Three Avocado’s coffee. They were giving a free t-shirt with every $20 order today only. So you’re helping out an amazing non-profit company, getting yummy fair trade coffee, AND free clothes! Yes please!