September 29th is National Coffee Day #NationalCoffeeDay & National Biscotti Day #BiscottiDay

I love when #Holidays go hand in hand and can be celebrated together which is what has happened when the Stars aligned on September 29th to bring us National Coffee Day #NationalCoffeeDay & National Biscotti Day #BiscottiDay.

When David calls me this evening I’m going to ask him to bring some of the Coffee they use at work home and a couple packs of #Biscotts so Charlie and I can celebrate today. Would you like to join us? If you don’t want Coffee bring your favorite beverage to have with the Biscotti because I’m out of both Tea and Milk.

September 29th is National Coffee Day

While the U.S. and Canada celebrate National Coffee Day on September 29th, did you know other Nations mark this day throughout the calendar. International Coffee Day happens just two days later on October 1st. The International Coffee Organization has pledged to help struggling Coffee farmers worldwide make a living wage.

The history of National Coffee Day seems a bit, well, cloudy but we believe September 29th came about as a jolting reminder to get back to work following a long Summer. Even though it’s a full week after the first day of Fall. After all, Americans have turned procrastination into an art form haven’t they?

On the other hand, the history of Coffee itself clearly goes back to 15th Century Yemen. For more information you should check out Dave Eggers’ recent book for a fascinating look at how it all went down.)

As for Europeans, they got their first taste about 100 years later with Venice leading the way. Per the National Coffee Association, it wasn’t a smooth ride: “Some people reacted to this new beverage with suspicion or fear, calling it the ‘bitter invention of Satan.’

The local clergy condemned Coffee when it came to Venice in 1615. The controversy was so great that Pope Clement VIII was asked to intervene and he decided to taste the beverage for himself before making a decision, and found the drink so satisfying that he gave it papal approval.” Mainland Europe’s first official Coffeehouse (no, they didn’t serve Lattes) opened in Venice around 1645.

Back in the U.S., if it weren’t for the Boston Tea Party in 1773, Americans may never have swapped Tea for Coffee. When the Colonies revolted against King George III’s hefty Tea Tax, Tea was out and Coffee was in. Did you know that?

Then things really started to percolate in the mid 1800s when brothers John and Charles Arbuckle started selling Coffee to Cowboys in the American West. James Folger successfully introduced Coffee to gold miners in California. Upon returning to San Francisco in 1865, Folger became a full partner of The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills which eventually became the J.A. Folger & Co. in 1872.

Other brands including Maxwell House and Hills Brothers soon entered the Coffee market. Then a yearning for “speciality” Coffee took hold in the 1960s. PEET’s began offering a variety of Coffee in 1966, and a little Seattle company called Starbucks changed everything in 1971.

Today the U.S. Coffee Shop market has grown to a $45.4 billion industry, according to Allegra World Coffee Portal’s 2019 Project Café USA report. Dry coffee sales topped $9 billion in 2017 in the U.S. Thanks King George III!

3 ways to celebrate National Coffee Day

National Coffee Day encourages folks to gather at their favorite Coffee Shop for the conversation as well as the Java. After all, that was the original function of Coffee Houses from as early as the 1700s.
Did you know in England, Coffee Houses were dubbed “Penny Universities” because for the cost of a penny, one could drink a strong Coffee and find intelligent, engaging conversation just like today!
If you’re ready to move beyond your same-old, same-old Coffee brewer, it’s time to get adventurous. Lots of Americans swear by the taste of Coffee produced in a French press. Others prefer Chemex brewers, Turkish Coffee Pots, or Cold-Brew Drip Makers. Whichever method you try, make sure the Coffee is excellent quality, because that’s what really matters!
Pick up a cup of Coffee for a coworker, friend, family member, schoolmate, or even the security guard you pass on the street everyday. Don’t forget to wish them a Dappy National Coffee Day during the hand off!

Things To Think About While You Satisfy Your Coffee Wishes

In England, early Coffee Houses, increasingly known as “Schools for the Wise,” became gathering places for intellectual pursuits, entertainment and table games, like chess.
Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Hot Springs Spa gives you the option to soak in a Coffee Bath, along with 26 other choices including Red Wine, Sake or Green Tea.
In 1746, Swedish King Gustav III ordered doctors to monitor how long it took convicted murderers to die after drinking cups of Coffee, according to the National Coffee Association.
You probably already know this but, to be clear, Coffee springs from the Fruit of a Bush and the so-called “Bean,” is the pit.
Before drinking his morning brew, the composer, Beethoven, actually counted out 60 Coffee Beans for each cup he brewed.

3 Reasons People love coffee

Coffee makes us feel good first thing in the morning and Coffee makes use of all our senses. We love that deep brown or black color because the richer the color, the more flavorful the brew. Grinding the Coffee Beans and inhaling the earthy smell of the grounds as we brew is all part of our daily ritual. At the end, you’re rewarded with the sensuous taste of a good, strong cup of Coffee to get you going for the rest of the day!
Now that coffee has gone “designer,” it’s easier than ever to get your Coffee hit on. Thanks to Seattle, America’s Coffee capital, Coffee caters to people in the biggest Cities and in the smallest towns. From the classic Dunkin’ Donuts to Starbucks, you can always satisfy your Coffee craving.
Get a “regular” in New York City or a Cappuccino in San Francisco. Caribou holds it down in the Midwest and in the South, grab a delicious Coffee at any Waffle House because they’re open 24/7!
Coffee isn’t just a beverage that perks us up. Coffee actually helps our brains produce dopamine and adrenaline, improving our memories. Studies show that regular Coffee consumption can reduce the likelihood of developing Dementia by as much as 65%

National Biscotti Day

On September 29th people celebrate National Biscotti Day. Did you know Biscotti is one of the oldest Biscuits originating from Europe. This oblong Cookie leaves you wanting more of its delicious crunchiness. Biscotti is enjoyed as a Cookie, with a meal or a cup of Coffee; dipped, dunked, or dry. The Italian Cookie has evolved and now comes in several flavors including Almond, Cappuccino, Pistachio, Pine Nuts, Raisins, and so forth.

You can get Biscotti anywhere and enjoy this Cookie however you like. Biscotti is ideal for you if you’re a Vegetarian or on a diet. The primitive form of Biscotti was originally Roman. Re-emerging in Tuscany, Prato, Biscotti is derived from the Latin word ‘Biscoctus,’ which means ‘twice-baked.’ The double baking allows the Biscuit to be dry and less perishable. Due to its durability, Biscotti was stored to be eaten by travelers and warriors.

Due to Tuscany’s plethora of Almond groves, the initial recipe of Biscotti was tweaked to include unroasted Almonds. Biscotti is also referred to as ‘Cantucci,’ however, this also refers to the various imitations of the original recipe in Tuscany.

Did you know Biscotti is also associated with Palm Sunday, as ‘Currutacos’ (Biscotti with Almonds) are used as Ornaments on the Palm Leaves given to the worshippers in the capital of the Spanish region, Garraf.

The people of Tuscany enjoyed Biscotti dipped in a sweet Wine called Vin Santo, the perfect match for the Biscuit. This Wine is considered the only perfect match for Biscotti. It is also used as an ingredient in some Catalonian dishes, enjoyed in Rice and Sardines, and Onion Sauces. In one Spanish region, it is used as an ingredient in the Sauce prepared for Turnip-stuffed Duck.

Biscotti found its way to America thanks to Christopher Columbus, who had used it as food during his voyage. Biscotti didn’t remain the same, as it was modified and enjoyed in different ways that we can appreciate now. We can eat the Biscotti Cookie with Tea, Coffee, cold Chai, or in Parfaits.

How to celebrate National Biscotti Day

There’s no better way to celebrate Biscotti than by eating Biscotti. Try the different flavors and methods of enjoying the Biscuit.
You can also bake your own Biscotti. and make it more fun by tweaking the recipe as you like.
Celebrate National Biscotti Day by sharing Biscotti with friends and family.

Interesting Facts About Biscotti

Gaius Plinius Secundus once boasted in one of his writings that Biscotti would be eaten for Centuries to come.
The first documented Biscotti recipe was called ‘Genovese.’
Biscotti is also the Italian general name for Cookies.
The original Biscotti recipe by Antonio Mattei is kept as a secret by the Pandolfini family, the inheritors of the original bakery.
To celebrate Mattei’s art, a Museum Shop was opened on the 160th anniversary of Mattei’s bakery.

Why People love National Biscotti Day