It probably doesn’t surprise you that coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. In fact, after water and tea, coffee is the third most consumed beverage in the world. Almost 10 million bags of coffee around the globe are exported each month.
The top ten countries that consume the most coffee include:
- Netherlands
- Finland
- Sweden
- Norway
- Canada
- Lebanon
- Germany
- Brazil
- Qatar
- Switzerland
There is one obvious reason that so many people drink coffee. This beverage contains caffeine, which helps to stimulate the nervous system. This in turn helps people feel awake, refreshed, and focused. Drinking the right amount of coffee each day is also linked to longer lifespans, reduced chances of getting Type 2 diabetes, and protection for the liver.
For many years, the United States has had its own National Coffee Day. In October of 2009 at the New Orleans Coffee Festival, the day was referred to as International Coffee Day. The international day was later promoted by China. In 2009, Taiwan celebrated its first International Coffee Day. Nepal and Indonesia followed suit. In 2014, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) launched the idea to make International Coffee Day an official event. On October 1, 2015 countries around the world celebrated International Coffee Day together. Today, 77 member states of the ICO, along with dozens of coffee associations from around the world take part in the annual event.
Source: www.internationalcoffeeday.org
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