Many can’t get started without their hit and on this international day of cocoa beans we’ve won more cup of coffee for the road.
With our fellow cocoaholics around the world.
The home of coffee
Ethiopia: Where it might all have begun with a 9th century goatherd who saw the beans’ effects on his animals… no kidding.
There’s nothing instant about your Ethiopian coffee with a whole ceremony which you’re welcomed to participate in.
Before naturally breaking bread… and no wonder you feel seven years younger with its magic properties and these magic people.
Turk that
Turkey: Now if you prefer your coffee tar black then head for Turkiye.
The Turks will tell you ‘coffee should be black as hell, strong as death, and sweet as love.’
Ask if they’ve got a cezve on the next time you’re in your Turkish barbers… or better still get out to Turkiye.
Sweet Jordan
Jordan: Now the best way to enjoy your coffee is with the locals in their backyard…. in Jordan.
With a shisha pipe, a game of chess or backgammon.
Before taking in a wonder of the world or float on a salty sea.
Espresso delivery
Italy: Now we all know when in Rome brew like the Romans… same anywhere in Italy.
And don’t order your steam-driven mini-coffee before 11am.
Or weaken it with hot water or you’ll be credited with a derisive coffee off-shoot, the Americano.
Be part of coffee history
The origin of this international day varies between 1983 in Japan through a New Orleans celebration to 2015.
When it was recognised by the International Coffee Organisation.
Of course, we don’t need a designated day to celebrate our favourite hot drink.
We’ve already won more cup of coffee for the road.
