All About Coffee

Coffee is the best way to start the day. Here are some fun facts.

1. Coffee dates back to the 9th Century when Ethiopian shepherds discovered the effect caffeine had on their goats.

2. New Yorkers drink almost 7 times more coffee than anyone else in the U.S.

3. Hawaii and California are the only states in the U.S. that commercially grows coffee. The majority of coffee is produced in Brazil.

4. The first coffee house opened in 1475 in Constantinople (now Istanbul). Starbucks opened in Seattle in 1971.

5. 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed each day worldwide.

6. It is estimated that 4 out of 5 Americans start their day with coffee.

7. Coffee is the second most popular beverage on earth. The first is water.

8. Three cultures banned coffee at one time - Mecca in 1511, Frederick the Great of Germany in 1677, and Charles the II in Europe. 

9. Coffee drinkers live longer than non-coffee drinkers.

10. People in Finland drink the most coffee.

11 Decaf does not mean caffeine-free.

12. Americans spend an average of $1,092 on coffee every year.

Have you had your morning cup yet?

Coffee Mugs Make Great Gifts

Are you looking for a special gift for a coffee (or tea) lover? Check out our coffee mugs.

We’ll be adding new ones weekly so be sure to check back if you don’t see what you are looking for. Remember you can always request a custom design. We love doing custom orders.

Time for a second cup…

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Until next time…

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