National Gourmet Coffee Day – January 18, 2025

History of National Gourmet Coffee Day

There is no specific origin of coffee that can be pinpointed. Coffee’s past is shrouded in legend and theory, but one thing is certain — it has been around for centuries. It is believed that the ancestors of today’s Oromo people in Ethiopia’s Jimma region were the first to notice the coffee plant’s energizing power. However, there is no definitive evidence that coffee was initially grown before the 15th century, or even where it was first cultivated.

There is evidence of either coffee consumption or knowledge of the coffee tree in Yemeni Sufi monasteries dating back to the early 16th century, which swiftly spread to Mecca and Medina. By the 16th century, it had spread across the Middle East, South India (Karnataka), Persia, Turkey, and northern Africa. Coffee then expanded throughout the Balkans, Italy, Europe, and Southeast Asia. With its ability to provide instant energy, coffee has quickly conquered areas of the world and hearts since then. A simple cup of coffee evolved over time to suit various palates and purposes. From frappuccinos and cold brews to espresso shots and even espresso martinis, you can now find coffee anywhere and everywhere and however, you like.

This is how gourmet coffee came into being. Gourmet coffee is made using 100% Arabica beans. These require a cool subtropical climate at a higher altitude to thrive and provide smooth, powerful, and aromatic brews that normal beans simply cannot match. It is a must-try for coffee enthusiasts since it is more luxurious than the typical coffee in terms of taste, production, and intensity. National Gourmet Coffee Day is a celebration of this caffeine celebrity, and we applaud it!