Coffee Day - how Coffee Day is celebrated in different countries

Coffee is the favorite drink of millions of people around the world, and it spread from Africa, where its healing properties were already tested by the natives. It is very difficult to find a person who does not like coffee, because the drink is not only tasty, it invigorates and lifts the mood. There are a huge number of its varieties, as well as recipes for its preparation. Therefore, he fully deserves his own holiday. All over the world it is celebrated on different days and according to their own traditions. More recently, it has become international and received official holiday status. We will tell you in this article in great detail about what day coffee day is celebrated in different countries and how it goes.

International Coffee Day

This day unites all drink lovers and baristas around the world. It is celebrated not only in the countries of producers and exporters, but also in many other countries of the world. And despite the fact that in 2015 it was decided to celebrate it on October 1, nevertheless, not everyone adheres to this particular date. And the holiday itself is celebrated everywhere in different ways - these can be coffee carnivals, sales, promotions or tastings in local coffee shops. But nothing prevents you from celebrating the holiday on the day that you personally want and the way you yourself wish. In the near future, it is planned to celebrate it in all countries - and there are about 75 of them, including Russia - at the international level.

The history of the holiday

In the home circle or in the company of friends, the holiday can be celebrated by drinking the hero of the occasion, namely coffee. You can make a dessert table at home and stock up on this invigorating aromatic drink, or simply go to a local coffee shop and try different types of coffee. Initially, during the harvest on coffee plantations, it was customary to organize various fairs and festivals with colorful performances. Famous baristas were invited to these events, who not only surprised those who came to the celebration with their skills, but also gave them the opportunity to try different types of drink.

Now it’s difficult to say where exactly they first came up with the idea of ​​celebrating Coffee Day, but it is believed that the first to officially celebrate the holiday were in 1983 in Japan. It happened on October 1, and the initiator was a local coffee organization. In some countries, the holiday is celebrated on April 17 or September 29, but there is no exact explanation for these dates.

Traditional coffee drinks in different countries of the world + photos

Have you tried drinking coffee with eggs? What about garlic? Can't imagine this yet? But in some countries, these recipes for preparing the drink are not just popular, but also traditional. Therefore, when, no matter how on International Coffee Day, try these unusual tastes, which have their own secrets of preparation.

Egg Coffee (Vietnam)

The recipe is based on egg yolk, condensed milk, sugar and hot coffee.

Lapland coffee (Finland)

First, Lapland cheese is placed in the cup, then coffee is poured.

Espresso Roman (Italy)

Espresso with a slice of lemon, and before drinking, the lemon must be “flatten” with a spoon on the walls or bottom of the cup.

Lagrima (Argentina)

Only a couple of drops of strong coffee are added to the milk foam. Simply put, it's more like milk and coffee.

Bonbon (Spain)

This is espresso with condensed milk. And if you mix half regular milk with half condensed milk, you get leche y leche.

Coffee with spices (Morocco)

A mixture of spices like sesame seeds, black pepper and nutmeg is ground with coffee beans to create... a really strong drink.

Coffee and tea (Hong Kong)

The mix of coffee and tea with milk impresses from the first sip! You will need 4 bags of black tea, pepper, condensed milk and 2 shots of coffee.

Frappe (Greece)

Coffee, ice cream, milk and ice water are the ingredients for a delicious frappé.

Pharisee (Germany)

This drink was invented in Germany in order to mask the presence of alcohol at family celebrations: a decent portion of rum in the coffee is “hidden” under the copious amount of whipped cream.

Touba (Senegal)

During coffee roasting, Guinea pepper grains are added. The drink itself is brewed like regular filtered coffee.

Coffee with garlic and honey (Türkiye)

Popular drink in Turkey. This coffee is also called “The Old Moor’s Recipe.”

Coffee with orange (Jamaica)

Jamaica is primarily associated with rum. It is not surprising that traditional Jamaican coffee is prepared by adding this strong alcoholic drink to it.

The history of the holiday

How do we usually celebrate red dates? An abundance of heavy food and alcoholic drinks, dancing - all this is familiar and familiar. And if you gather guests, brew a delicious drink, serve the table with fruits and sweets, you will get a completely different format, but this will not make the holiday worse. Coffee day is a great occasion to gather guests.

The roots of the holiday go back to the days when coffee plantations were harvested. It was then that festivals and fairs were held, where famous baristas staged shows where they offered to see the skill of making the drink. Since there are many varieties and ways of preparing it, people were interested in coming to these shows every year.

International Coffee Day in Russia

As mentioned above, Coffee Day is celebrated by 75 countries that are members of the International Coffee Organization, including Russia since 2015. Although at the moment there is no official coffee holiday in Russia, it can be safely celebrated on October 1 in the same way as they do in some countries.

Our country has its own history of the holiday:

• Since 2003, the International Tea and Coffee Festival with fairs, sales, auctions and tastings began to be held in Moscow. At the end of May, concerts are held in open areas, and the festival is focused on Brazilian Coffee Day. It is worth saying that every year the festivities become more colorful, processions take place, and the number of participants is constantly growing.
• 5 years later, in 2008, a similar event was also held in St. Petersburg, but it took place at the end of August. In addition to this festival, the Coffee Museum was also opened, where they conduct drink tastings and the best baristas compete. The whole city is saturated with the aroma of coffee; master classes are held for those interested.
• A year after St. Petersburg, in 2009, Yekaterinburg also held a similar holiday with quizzes, tastings and even coffee marathons.

By the way, from the end of January, January 25, Russia also celebrates National Irish Coffee Day for a week. It is not surprising that many Russians like it; what, if not whiskey with cream, which is part of the coffee drink, will best warm you up on cold winter evenings?

Let us recall that in Russia they first tried coffee during the reign of Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavovich and at that time it was called “kava”. This drink spread thanks to Peter I, when he first tried this drink in Holland. Having become addicted to coffee, the king issued a decree stating that all subjects had to drink coffee, which at that time was sold in pharmacies and was credited with healing properties.

International Coffee Day in different countries of the world

Each country has not only its own traditions, but also its own holidays. So coffee day has different dates both in Europe and on the American continent or in Asia.

Coffee Day in Europe

Despite the fact that the holiday is officially scheduled for October 1, few people still adhere to this date. But it is quite possible that soon this day will come into full force, and festivities will take place twice a year - on the official date and the one that currently exists.

Italy - the coffee holiday has been celebrated since 2009 on April 17 and is called espresso day. This name was not given in vain - after all, this country is the ancestor of this drink since 1938, when an Italian invented a coffee machine. Espresso is translated as squeezed. By the way, if you don’t want to lose face, never say expresso, otherwise you risk being ridiculed. It is celebrated not only by lovers of the invigorating drink, but also by professional baristas who compete with each other. On this day, drink prices are reduced, new original recipes are invented, treats and booklets with recipes from the barista are distributed. Although Espresso Day is not so simple - coffee establishments must obtain special permission from the National Institute of Italian Espresso. Approximately 3,500 coffee establishments take part in the celebration.

By the way, Italians have another holiday dedicated to green coffee, which is celebrated on September 23. No permits are required to carry it out. At the same time, the residents of this country are big fans of Espresso.

Ireland - here Coffee Day is also celebrated twice a year - on January 25 and September 19, while the first date is also celebrated in Russia. Just as Italy has its own espresso day, Ireland has its own Irish coffee day, which lasts throughout the week. This event is dedicated to Irish coffee for a reason - after all, this warming drink was invented here. National Coffee Day is celebrated on September 19, and if the Irish join the official date of October 1, then there will already be three holidays dedicated to coffee.

Iceland is a holiday dedicated to coffee; it does not have a specific date; it is celebrated with the arrival of spring and the sun. That's why they call it here - sunny coffee day. It is noteworthy that it has been celebrated since 1772, so Iceland can rightfully be called one of the origins of this celebration. It was then, according to legend, that local residents greeted the arrival of spring and the sun with a cup of coffee in one hand and a pancake in the other.

In Austria, coffee day began to be celebrated on October 1 back in 2002. The residents themselves want Vienna to be the coffee capital of Europe. Coffee shops are full of visitors who are entertained and treated to different coffee recipes.

Ukraine has been celebrating coffee day since 2007, and this day falls at the end of September. Residents of Lvov are especially sensitive to this holiday, and there is an explanation for this. It was a native of this city, Yuri Franz Kulchitsky, who was the first to bring coffee from Turkey to Europe and taught to drink this drink not only with sugar, but also with milk. Just like in other cities, this day is accompanied by fairs, discounts and barista championships.

Coffee holiday in other countries: In Switzerland - May 16, in Germany - October 1.

Coffee Day in America

For this continent, coffee is not only a pleasure, but the source of livelihood for millions of people working on plantations or otherwise related to the drink.

In the United States of America, the Orleans Coffee Festival began to be celebrated in New Orleans on September 29, 2009, and it was here that they decided to make this event an annual event. In other cities, celebrations began in 2005. They organize coffee carnivals, performances, entertainment and shows. By the way, September 6 is also celebrated as Coffee Ice Cream Day, and July 26 is Coffee Milkshake Day. As they say, go for a walk, go for a walk, especially since these days coffee sales are increasing many times over.

In Brazil, Coffee Day falls on May 24 and is celebrated with carnivals in different cities of the country. Who doesn't know Brazilian coffee? It is known for its extraordinary roasting, and the Brazilians themselves are very proud of it. Moreover, for this country coffee is the main source of income.

In Colombia, National Coffee Day falls on June 27 and is accompanied by a parade of jeeps loaded with bags of coffee. For rural areas, jeeps are the most suitable transport, and elegant decorations give them a festive look. On this day, coffee literally flows like a river - after all, this is the main coffee country!

For Costa Rica, which belongs to Latin America, coffee is the main export product. Coffee day here falls on September 12th.

In Peru, the coffee holiday is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of August. Although Peru is located not far from Brazil, the locals themselves do not drink this drink in such quantities as the Brazilians do. One resident produces no more than 0.5 kg of coffee per year. Coffee plantations also provide jobs for 2 million local residents. Coffee exports are the main and main source of income for Peru.

Coffee Day in Asia

Asia is aiming to take the lead in coffee supplies from South America. In total, Vietnam, Indonesia and India constitute serious competition, while the demand for coffee in Asia is very high.

Japan

It is possible that Japan could compete for world championship, but coffee was brought to this country only at the end of the 18th century. Despite the fact that tea is considered the national drink, coffee is very popular here, and the holiday is celebrated on October 1. In Japan, the choice of coffee is very large - from the world's best varieties and producers you can find ground or bean coffee, iced coffee in bags or iced latte in cans. It was here that Coffee Day began to be celebrated officially since 1983. Not only tastings and carnivals are held, but also coffee baths, which are not cheap. They are made in two ways - by heating the grains to 60 degrees and pouring them into a pool of hot water. The second option is to heat the grains to 40 degrees, then grind them and pour them into a hot bath. Such coffee baths are very useful - they nourish and rejuvenate the skin, give energy and invigorate, and you can take them for several hours.

Over the past year, many tons of coffee beans have entered the elite market, and the demand for coffee has tripled. They prefer to drink this aromatic drink with their family, while the Japanese roast green coffee themselves at home, giving preference to elite varieties. But you can also find coffee vending machines everywhere on the streets of Japan. Today the country is the third largest importer of coffee in the world. By the way, the Japanese do not drink decaffeinated coffee, but love a full-fledged drink with its invigorating effect. Perhaps this is what allows you to keep your slanted eyes wide open while working and work wonders for economics and productivity.

Indonesia

Here, Coffee Day is celebrated on August 17, and it coincides with the country's Independence Day. Grand processions and performances are organized, which end with a ceremonial fireworks display. Coffee is held in high esteem in Indonesia, despite the fact that it was brought here only at the end of the 19th century.

China

There is no official date for Coffee Day in China; this day is celebrated in April and depends on what date the Chinese New Year falls on. Any coffee gourmet can expect to get a good discount at a coffee chain. During the celebration, competitions are held on the speed of preparing the drink, as well as coffee tasting.

India

This country also does not have an official date, but all locals know the phrase Coffee Day. But the fact is that India has a network of popular coffee shops of the same name, and therefore Indians themselves can arrange a coffee festival for themselves on any day, simply by visiting such an establishment.

How to make espresso correctly

Espresso is the most popular drink all over the world, especially in its homeland - Italy, as well as in Spain and Portugal. In Russia, the word espresso began to be used in the early 1990s, and this word gradually replaced its former name “small double”. Espresso is rightly called the “king of coffee”. Black, proud, with a piquant strong taste, soft bitterness and majestic golden-nutty foam. This coffee is the soul and heart of every coffee drink. Popular drinks such as cappuccino, latte, Americano and mocha are made with espresso, so the amount of caffeine in them is always the same.

Making espresso

1. First you need to choose quality coffee beans. Espresso uses a mixture of Arabica and Robusta. These varieties give the drink strength, the desired taste and the famous foam (creama). Dark roasted beans are used to produce a thick, rich drink. They should be stored in a tightly closed jar for no longer than 18 months. Good grains are distinguished by an oily sheen, and its absence indicates that the raw material is spoiled.
2. The selected grains should be properly ground. Finely ground beans will make the coffee viscous and overly bitter, while coarsely ground beans will make the drink watery with a weak, unsaturated taste. The correct degree of grinding is determined as follows: grind several small portions of beans and prepare several portions of coffee. The cup quickly fills with the drink - you need a finer grind. If the cup is filled literally drop by drop, then the grind needs to be coarser.
3. To prepare espresso, you need to use only filtered water to preserve the taste and aroma of the drink.
4. An important point is the coffee tablet. The word “espresso” is translated as “compressed”; the ground beans are pressed quite tightly into a tablet. To do this, use the tamper that comes with the coffee machine.
5. If a coffee tablet is exposed to high temperature, the drink will be very bitter, therefore, after inserting a container with compacted coffee, you must immediately turn on the idle flow for 30 seconds.
6. Espresso cups must be well heated, their volume should be 60-70 ml and have thick walls.
7. All removable parts of the coffee machine must be kept clean without accumulation of ground particles of beans that spoil the taste of the drink.

Swedish coffee with egg

The Scandinavian countries consume the most coffee per capita.

Scandinavian countries drink more coffee than other regions. According to the International Coffee Organization, in Finland each resident of the country consumes an average of 12 kg of coffee annually, in Norway - 9.9 kg, in Iceland - 9 kg, in Denmark - 8.7 kg, in Sweden - 8.2 kg .

Swedes love coffee very much. But their fika is not just a cup of invigorating drink with sweets, drunk between meals. This is a tradition of spiritual communication: with family members, friends and colleagues, when you listen and are listened to. This feeling of togetherness and belonging

By the way, in Sweden the right to a coffee break is enshrined in law.

Fika - capturing the moment when you stop and look at the world, rather than rushing past at the speed of light

Moreover, such a break from work to drink coffee has its own name - fika. And this is a good old Swedish tradition. Every 2-3 hours, people stop fussing and for 10-15 minutes enjoy a delicious cup and communication over a piece of pie, roll or cookie. The sweet addition is summed up there in one word – ficabred. Agree that with such a warm tradition you won’t be sad.

Any sweet accompaniment to coffee - pies, rolls, cookies - is called fikabred in Sweden. A traditional option is Kanelbullar cinnamon buns. By the way, they are good not only with coffee, but also with tea

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We offer an interesting coffee experiment – ​​Swedish coffee with egg. It invigorates and saturates.

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. ground coffee
• 1 yolk
• 150 ml water
• ground cinnamon and sugar (to taste)

Preparation:

1. Mix the yolk with a small amount of water, add ground coffee and beat until thick.
2. Pour the mixture into a Turk, wait until the “cap” of coffee rises. Remove from heat. Repeat the procedure several times, without letting the drink boil.
3. Add cinnamon and sugar to taste. Better - brown. It has a pleasant caramel taste and goes well with coffee. Leave it to brew for a few minutes and enjoy.

Swedish coffee can be prepared in another way: beat the yolk with sugar and ground cinnamon and then add it to the coffee. You can also splash some rum here. You'll warm up in no time!

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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.

Six Golden Rules for Great Coffee

1. Only fresh and cold water should be used to prepare coffee.
2. The water for making coffee does not need to be boiled, otherwise the coffee will lose some of its aroma and may be slightly bitter.
3. Coffee makers must be thoroughly washed and cleaned after each use - remaining particles of cake and coffee will spoil the taste and aroma of a fresh drink.
4. The dishes must be chosen so that they do not absorb odors and do not mix them with the aroma of coffee.
5. Coffee should not be stored in a warm place for a long time, as this will quickly deprive it of its aroma.
6. The following coffee proportions are considered correct: 1 full coffee spoon (about 6-10 g) of freshly ground coffee beans per 50-70 ml of water.

Interesting Facts

• In the beginning, raw berries were used to prepare the drink. Then they learned to identify ripe fruits, dry them and use only the pulp. • Ancient Arabs used coffee beans mixed with fat and milk (in the form of balls) as a general tonic. • The first specialized coffee shop was opened in 1475 in Constantinople. Almost a century later, the first public coffee shop appeared there. • The first attempt to ban the drink occurred in the Ottoman Empire in 1511. • In Russia, for a long time, coffee was considered a cure for migraines and a number of other diseases. • The first coffee shop in Rus' opened in 1703.