Celebrate National Coffee Day with 5 Fun Facts and FREE Coffee

For many people the best way to start their day is with a big jolt of coffee and  the only thing that could be better is if that  cup of coffee if free.  And on Tuesday, Sept 29th, many businesses are celebrating National Coffee Day by offering Free Coffee!

5 Facts About Coffee

1.  Coffee grows on trees.  They can grow to be up to 30 feet tall, but most are cultivated to be around 10 feet tall for easy picking.
2. Coffee beans are actually the pits of berries. The coffee berries, sometimes called coffee cherries, are an edible fruit that have coffee beans inside.

3. Hawaii is the only U.S. sate that commercially grows coffee.

4. Coffee is the 2nd most traded commodity on earth (Oil is first).
5.  Espresso is not a particular type of bean, roast or blend, it’s the way coffee is prepared.

Where to Get FREE Coffee on Tuesday:

Krispy Kreme:  free 12 oz. cup and  a free Original Glazed Doughnut

Dunkin’ Donuts:  free medium cup of Dunkin’ Donuts hot or iced Dark Roast Coffee

Panera Bread: Rewards members have been able to score a free coffee every day of September, so that deal will still be in place for National Coffee Day

Whole Foods: Stores nationwide are offer 12-ounce cups of coffee for $0.25 through September

Third Perk Coffeehouse and Wine bar, 46 W. 5th St:  free 8 oz. cup of coffee.