International Coffee Day 2021: Know the History, Significance and other details

Coffee is one of the most loved beverages for millions of people across the globe. A lot of people start their day with a hot cup of this beverage. This is of no surprise that a day has been dedicated to celebrate this amazing beverages.

International Coffee Day is observed on October 1 of every year to celebrate and promote the use of coffee. Many people believe that coffee may pose ill effects on human's health, hence, this day is dedicated to create awareness among people about the various benefits of this beverage. 

History of the day

International Coffee Day was first celebrated in 2015. In 2014, the International Coffee Organization (ICO) has decided to dedicate the day to all coffee lovers. However, the first official Coffee Day was launched in 2015 in Milan. 

In 1997, the ICO first celebrated International Coffee Day in China and later in 2009, the day was celebrated in Taiwan. 

Significance of the day 

"Considering the number of sectors and workers involved, the day is not only observed to cherish the beverage but also to voice out for the injustices suffered by the sector and the people associated with it. The day also aims to promote the fair trade of coffee and bring the plight of coffee growers across the globe to the limelight", reported News18.

Theme of the day 

ICO has announced the focus of International Coffee Day 2021 to be 'Coffee’s Next Generation’. It aims to provide access to finance and knowledge, skills development, coaching and training as well as networking, to young people associated with the coffee sector.