Who doesn't like coffee? This invigorating, tasty drink helps to drive away sleep and gives mood. There are a large number of varieties and methods of its preparation, and there is still a holiday dedicated exclusively to it.
Yes, there really is a coffee day, so if you like this bewitching aroma, join the party celebrating. It is noteworthy, but you can mark it often enough. Every morning, having prepared a cup of a drink with cream, we arrange a small 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. Moreover, disputes are constantly being held around the date of its holding. Someone claims that it is April 17th, others - that it is September 29th. In addition, there are several dozen opinions, each of which has the right to life. Coffee Day is celebrated in many countries, and not only in those that grow it and export it. It turns out that a flavored drink is more loved in consumer countries. Celebrate the holiday quite peculiarly: festivals, sales and promotions, as well as tastings in city coffee houses.
But still, when is the international coffee day? A single day does not exist, so you can, without tying yourself to specific dates, have a coffee party today.
The history of the holiday
How do we usually mark red dates? The abundance of heavy food and alcohol, dancing - all this is familiar and familiar. And if you gather guests, make a delicious drink, set the table with fruits and sweets, you 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 in time, to the days when they harvested from coffee plantations. It was then that festivals and fairs were held, at which famous barists staged shows where they offered to see the skill of preparing the drink. Since there are many varieties and methods of its preparation, it was interesting for people to come to these shows every year.
Coffee Day in Russia
There is no such holiday, you say. But there is such a holiday. Today in the capital's cities on this day, grand festivities are held. This is partly due to anti-alcohol propaganda. But the most important thing is a tribute to traditions, 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 festival in Brazil in May. Now it is taking place in the spring, while people are waiting for bright processions, fairs, concert programs. And the most interesting is, of course, tasting.
St. Petersburg decided to replay the script a bit and celebrates its coffee day in August. The whole city this day is filled with a charming aroma. A large number of tents open on the street, which vying offer to try different varieties of a delicious drink. Coffee Day in Russia never ends, since it is here, in the city on the Neva, that the only coffee museum operates . Here, master classes and performances of barists, tastings of various varieties of coffee are constantly held .
A very beautiful tea ceremony is being held in the east, the echoes of this are reflected here. It is customary to celebrate tea and coffee day at the same time so that everyone can enjoy their favorite drink.
Beginning January 25, celebrate the national day of Irish coffee. Unlike everyone else, he is celebrated for a week. This special, thick and tasty drink with whiskey and cream is very popular in our country. And for the first events after the New Year, he is best suited.
Celebration in Italy
Who is better at coffee than Italians? They chose their own date - April 17th. Coffee Day is celebrated on a grand scale, and not even every coffee shop has the right to participate in the celebration. 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 a delicious drink with cookies or coffee. In addition, experts tell the story of growing and roasting grains, as well as the secrets of making a drink. Bright booklets with recipes, tips for choosing and proper preparation of coffee are handed out to everyone. For six years now, international coffee day has been celebrated on April 17th. This day was loved by locals and visitors of the country for its colorful processions and fragrant tastings.
Italy without pizza, pasta and coffee is somehow not perceived, so consider the time of year if you decide to visit this country. Bright festivals will be remembered for a long time. International Coffee Day, April 17th 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 sort of drink.
Where does coffee come from?
The whole planet is celebrating coffee day, and which country gave us this wonderful drink? This is Central Africa, which pays the least attention to the celebration of coffee day, but it was from here that coffee beans were exported to Brazil, Italy and many other corners of the world. By the way, the drink is valued not so much for its amazing taste, but for the ability to stimulate, boost the nervous system. This property was used by African natives.
The benefits of the drink
It stimulates the production of serotonin, that is, the hormone of good mood. This helps to 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 improves performance, but if you drink the drink on an empty stomach, you can only reduce it. There are vitamins in coffee, in addition, it has the property of reducing headaches. But 4-5 cups will again return it with a vengeance, as the vessels will narrow significantly.
Harm
Caffeine is only good in small amounts. Any increase in dose can lead to a strong heartbeat, high blood pressure and narrowing of blood vessels. Excess caffeine overloads the nervous system, leading to depression and impaired sleep function. In addition, this substance has a strong diuretic effect. With kidney disease, it is dangerous to abuse the drink. After each cup of coffee you need to drink at least a glass of water. Another property of caffeine is that it stimulates the activity of the intestines. Frequent consumption of large quantities of this drink leads to indigestion and impaired absorption of nutrients.
To summarize
Every country, and even every city, chooses its day of coffee and celebrates it, in accordance with its rules and traditions. We can join the majority or choose your day, gather friends and have a party. This is a great alternative to alcohol. Delicious, strong, aromatic coffee enlivens a friendly conversation and gives an excellent mood. In addition, in moderation, it is very useful.