National Coffee Day

By Denise Baptiste

Thursday, September 30, 2010, 11:04

To start a day with a hot cup of coffee. Isn't it perfect? Not only is it the best way to welcome morning, it is also a friend in distress, medicine of tiredness and a excuse for conversation with the potential partner. To this multi-tasking beverage, United States dedicate a Day, National Coffee Day.

The National Coffee Day was celebrated across US on the 29th of September and the people who are in love with coffee were treated at Dunkin Donuts. Dukin donuts is the one of the prominent company which took part in the promotion of the National Coffee Day. Dunkin Donut's offered free coffee to all the coffee fans all through out the day. People with special passes were also treated with donuts.

Facebook also contributed to the National Coffee Day. They stared a campaign called, "Ultimate Dunkin Donut Coffee fan Contest. According to a social media blog, people who enter this contest, might get eligible for a trip to Costa Rica and 60 months free coffee. So, for people who are both coffee and Facebook addicts, it's time to make best use of it.

According to legends, coffee was first discovered by Arabian Shepherd, who saw a goat high in spirit after eating some red beans, which was later discovered a coffee. Going through all the refining process since the 800 AD, coffee has now come to the form which we drink today.

Coffee benefits

1.Decreases depression
2.Antioxidant Rich
3.Anti-Bacterial qualities
4.Energy provider
5.Promotes Digestion
6.Prevent Parkinson Disease
7.Prevents Diabetes
8.Prevents damaging effects of smoking
9.Treats Asthma and headache
10.Possibly prevents Cancer

With these list of coffee benefits, you know what you are sipping in, is not only a 'wake up' beverage but also a complete package of health benefits. On the occasion of National Coffee Day, the tip would be to drink two cups of coffee everyday but not more than that.