National Coffee Day – freebies, trivia and more

There’s no doubt that coffee is an important … okay, we’ll even go so far as to say an essential part of the day. Today on Facebook I saw it referred to as “nectar of the Gods” and “starter fluid”! While some may start their day with coffee that tastes like starter fluid, you’ll always find the perfect cuppa Joe at DINE member inns.  Many offer a signature-brewed blend and most have it available upon request or help-yourself 24-7. 

Any way you brew it, coffee is an essential part of the day for the majority of Americans according to a survey commissioned this month by convenience store chain 7-11 and reported on Reuters.com.  The survey details that of the 65 percent of Americans who drink coffee, each consume an average of 13 cups of coffee per week, and three out of five agreed with the statement “I need a cup of coffee to start my day.” 

Freebies on National Coffee Day

What’s more important than who’s drinking it and how much, is where to get your free cup of coffee on National Java Day.  You’re in luck, there are a number of places where you can score your jolt for the morning or afternoon:

1)  7-11 stores throughout the country will be offering a free medium cup of coffee from 7am to 11am today.

2)  Participating Krispy Kreme locations are offering a free 12oz cup of House Blend coffee all day long.

3) I read a rumor that Duncan Donuts is offering 50-cent coffee all day, but it wasn’t confirmed on their website.  It’s worth asking, though! (Duncan Donuts free iced coffee day was celebrated in June).

WCSH-6 in Portland, Maine revealed some interesting coffee trivia this morning

  • 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide each day; 300,000 of which are regular (vs. decaf) coffee
  • The two largest coffee producing countries are Brazil and Vietnam.
  • Coffee is a world commodity, second only to oil.
  • Coffee stays fresh in the pot for only about 20 minutes, after that salt and sediment begin to build up.
  • In an earlier story, WCSH reported that coffee lowers the risk of depression in women addording to Harvard researchers.

What are some doing to celebrate national coffee day besides drinking it?  You can send a free e-card to your fellow java-loving friends.  You can take a friend out for coffee.  Better yet, why not use this as a reminder to book a stay at your favorite country inn where the coffee is always delicious and fresh and you won’t have to make it yourself?