Who doesn't love coffee? This invigorating, tasty drink helps drive away sleep and gives you a good mood. There are a large number of varieties and methods of preparing it, and there is also a holiday dedicated exclusively to it.
Yes, there really is a coffee day, so if you love this enchanting aroma, join the crowd celebrating the holiday. It is noteworthy, but it can be noted quite often. Every morning, having prepared a cup of drink with cream, we arrange a little celebration for ourselves. Coffee Day is celebrated in different ways, let's look at the traditions of different countries.
International Coffee Day
This is a day that unites all fans of this drink around the world. At the same time, there is constant controversy surrounding the date of its holding. Some say it is April 17, others say it is September 29. In addition, there are several dozen more opinions, each of which has the right to life. Coffee Day is celebrated in many countries, and not only in those that grow and export it. It turns out that the aromatic drink is more popular in consumer countries. The holiday is celebrated in quite a unique way: with festivals, sales and promotions, as well as tastings in city coffee shops.
But still, when is International Coffee Day? There is no single day, so you can, without tying yourself to specific dates, have a coffee party right today.
Who's celebrating?
Lovers - avid coffee lovers, producers, entire coffee companies and coffee associations, as well as representatives of exporting countries celebrate this holiday every year.
The reasons for celebrating Coffee Day in many countries vary, this applies to both the celebration itself and the choice of date; all countries set holidays according to their own calendar, taking into account their traditions and local culture. Countries that grow coffee beans especially participate in the celebration (Asian countries are a traditional coffee region).
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.
Holiday traditions
The purpose of the holiday is to develop the coffee industry and promote the drink. On Coffee Day, seminars, demonstrations by baristas, and master classes are held. Many companies and coffee shops organize promotions or drink tastings, and organize drawings.
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It is a celebration of plantation workers, roasters, sellers and baristas, as well as all drink lovers. Of course, the best way to celebrate is by drinking a cup of coffee. Stop by your favorite coffee shop or buy yourself a new coffee maker to celebrate the holidays.
Coffee Day in Russia
There is no such holiday, you say. But there is such a holiday. Today, grandiose celebrations are held in capital cities on this day. This is partly due to anti-alcohol propaganda. But the most important thing is a tribute to tradition, because the most famous coffee lover, Peter I, lived in St. Petersburg. Moscow first held this holiday in 2003, and it was timed to coincide with the coffee holiday in Brazil, in May. Now it continues in the spring, with colorful processions, fairs, and concert programs awaiting people. And the most interesting thing is, of course, the tasting.
St. Petersburg decided to change the script a little and celebrates its coffee day in August. The whole city on this day is filled with a charming aroma. A large number of tents open on the street, vying with each other to try different varieties of the delicious drink. Coffee day in Russia never ends, since it is here, in the city on the Neva, that the only coffee museum operates. Master classes and performances by baristas and tastings of various types of coffee are constantly held here.
In the east they hold a very beautiful tea ceremony, echoes of this are reflected here too. It is customary to celebrate tea and coffee day at the same time so that everyone can enjoy their favorite drink.
National Irish Coffee Day is celebrated starting January 25th. Unlike all the others, it is celebrated for a whole week. This special, thick and tasty drink with whiskey and cream is very popular in our country. And for the first days after the New Year, it is best suited.
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.
Celebration in Italy
Who knows coffee better than the Italians? They chose their own date - April 17. Coffee Day is celebrated on a grand scale, and not every coffee shop has the right to participate in the holiday. To do this, you must obtain permission from the National Institute of Italian Espresso. On the streets these days you can see many bright tents where you will be offered a cup of delicious drink with cookies or coffee. In addition, experts tell the history of growing and roasting beans, as well as the secrets of preparing the drink. Everyone is given bright booklets with recipes, tips on choosing and properly preparing coffee. For six years now, International Coffee Day has been celebrated here on April 17th. This day is loved by locals and guests of the country for its colorful processions and aromatic tastings.
Italy without pizza, pasta and coffee is somehow not perceived, so take into account the time of year if you decide to visit this country. Vibrant festivals will be remembered for a long time. International Coffee Day, April 17, is a time of special hospitality, when the city is filled with a magical, captivating aroma. On each street you will find a mini-coffee shop with a certain type of drink.
Interesting Facts
- At first, coffee was prepared as a decoction from the dried shell of coffee beans, and only then they began to roast the beans over coals.
- In 1465, the first store selling coffee beans opened in Constantinople, and a hundred years later the first public coffee shop appeared there.
- Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich was recommended to drink coffee by his court physician, Samuel Collins.
- In Russia, the first coffee house was opened under Empress Anna Ioannovna in 1740.
- French philosopher Voltaire drank 50 cups of coffee a day. He lived to be 83 years old.
- The Coffee Museum has been operating in St. Petersburg since 2008. In addition to thematic exhibitions and excursions, you can take part in a master class on preparing the drink and tasting.
- In 2022, the video game Coffee Talk was released by Indonesian studio Toge Productions. It's a visual novel where you play as a coffee shop owner and barista in a fantasy version of Seattle.
- Coffee acts on the nervous system: it short-term improves attention and ability to concentrate.
- The lifespan of a coffee tree is up to 70 years.
- There are two types of coffee beans most often used to make coffee: Arabica and Robusta. Arabica has a very pleasant taste, while Robusta contains more caffeine and has a fairly low cost. Manufacturers often mix both types.
- Coffee beans are harvested by hand. It is no coincidence that on International Coffee Day, activists are trying to draw attention to the working conditions of coffee pickers.
- There are many ways to prepare an invigorating drink: Turk (cezve), French press, filter, capsule, geyser coffee makers, espresso machine.
- For each method of preparing coffee, a different grind of beans is used: fine for brewing in a Turk, medium for filter coffee, and coarse for a French press.
- The limit is 8 cups of espresso per day.
- In addition to coffee itself, there are a huge number of coffee drinks. Latte, cappuccino, raf, glace, macchiato and others are widely known.
- Coffee ranks second on the list of best-selling products.
Benefits of the drink
It stimulates the production of serotonin, that is, the good mood hormone. This helps you wake up faster in the morning and overcome depression. True, the dosage should not exceed two cups per day. There is one more rule: a cup of coffee drunk after breakfast greatly increases performance, but drinking the drink on an empty stomach can only reduce it. Coffee contains vitamins and also has the ability to reduce headaches. But 4-5 cups will return it again with a vengeance, as the blood vessels will narrow greatly.
Six Golden Rules for Great Coffee
- Only fresh and cold water should be used to prepare coffee.
- 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.
- 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.
- The dishes must be chosen so that they do not absorb odors and do not mix them with the aroma of coffee.
- Coffee should not be stored in a warm place for a long time, as this will quickly deprive it of its aroma.
- 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.
Harm
Caffeine is only good in small quantities. Any increase in dose can lead to strong heart palpitations, increased blood pressure and vasoconstriction. Excess caffeine overloads the nervous system, leading to depression and sleep disturbances. In addition, this substance has a strong diuretic effect. If you have kidney disease, it is dangerous to abuse the drink. After every cup of coffee, you should drink at least a glass of water. Another property of caffeine is that it stimulates intestinal activity. Frequent consumption of large quantities of this drink leads to stomach upset and impaired absorption of nutrients.
History of coffee
Legend has it that in Ethiopia there lived a goatherd named Kaldi. He began to notice that after goats ate leaves and fruits from a particular tree, they became overly excited and did not sleep at night. Kaldi shared his guess with the abbot of the local monastery and did him a favor. Now, before night vigils, the monks drank a tonic drink and did not fall asleep. This story supposedly took place in the 9th century BC. e.
Recognition and love came to coffee much later than humanity discovered the tart, bitter drink.
About professional barista competitions
Barista competitions can be a fun way to get involved in National Barista Day celebrations! The World Barista Championship is held around the world in Norway, Japan, USA, Ireland, Switzerland and other countries. From 2000, when this championship began, until 2006, it was won by either Norway or Denmark, with the exception of 2003, when Australia won. Since then, Great Britain has won three times, and other countries such as Japan and Guatemala have also won the championship.
If the World Barista Championship is too far away, some cities have local barista competitions that you can take part in and sometimes allow people to watch as spectators. This can be a great way to learn more about baristas and how much talent and skill actually goes into the art of coffee making!
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Another recipe from Pavel Eremeev
- coffee with cream and mint. A very interesting and pleasant coffee drink, giving a slight menthol chill in the aftertaste.
Ingredients:
- Mint 1-2 sprigs (you can use basil or sage)
- Milk 50 g
- Low-fat cream 50 g
- Sugar 1 tsp.
- Black coffee 100 g
How to cook:
In a French press, mix ready-made freshly brewed coffee, a quarter glass of warm milk and cream. Add fresh mint leaves (without branches) and a spoonful of sugar (you can add a heap). Beat well.
