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Your Guide to Celebrate 2025 International Coffee Day


Wed 01 Oct 2025 | 08:10 PM
Rana Atef

Across the world today, millions are raising their mugs in celebration of International Coffee Day, a moment not just to enjoy the morning ritual that fuels daily life, but to reflect on the global journey that every cup of coffee takes before reaching our hands.

Coffee represents collaboration: from farmers and traders to roasters and baristas. The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is placing that spirit of cooperation at the centre of this year’s campaign, under the theme “embracing collaboration for collective action.” In their words: “Every shared effort, every exchange of knowledge, and every mutual support initiative helps build a resilient, inclusive, and thriving coffee sector.”

Regardless these economic facts, coffee is also a cultural companion. 

To mark the occasion, here’s a guide to the music, films, series, books, snacks, and rituals that best pair with your favourite coffee choice.

Music

Otis Redding's "Cigarettes and Coffee" (1966) could be the song of the day as it is soulful ballad about late-night conversations over coffee. Its gentle simplicity reminds us of the joy found in small, everyday rituals.

You can enjoy acoustic music choices, jazz, or some famous oldies to brace yourself.

Or, maybe you need Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso" to give yourself a funny dancing time.

Coffee on Screen

Friends: Central Perk wasn’t just a set, it became the cultural symbol of coffee as connection, where friendships were brewed over oversized mugs.

Reading Coffee Time

Novel: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi: A poignant Japanese tale about a Tokyo café where coffee allows its drinkers to travel through time, if they return before the cup cools.

Coffee Table Pick: Crap Taxidermy by Kat Su: Because not all coffee moments have to be deep, sometimes they’re best paired with laughter.

Best Snack Pairings

Coffee pairs well with more than biscuits. Here are some inspired matches for your next cup:

Sweet Choices: biscotti, cinnamon rolls, banana bread, dark chocolate squares, almond croissants, and fruit tarts.

Savory Matches: aged cheddar, Swiss cheese, smoked almonds, buttered sourdough toast, or even prosciutto-wrapped melon for a Mediterranean twist.

Comfort Bites: doughnuts, churros with chocolate dip, or rice pudding spiced with cinnamon and vanilla.

Coffee Time Rituals: How to Make It Special

Coffee time can be more than just caffeine, it can be a daily ceremony of slowing down. Here are some ideas to elevate the moment:

Morning Mindfulness: Enjoy your first cup outdoors or by a window, focusing on the aroma, warmth, and flavour before diving into your day.

Coffee & Conversation: Invite a friend or colleague for a short “coffee check-in” to break up routines with meaningful connection.

Coffee & Creativity: Pair your brew with journaling, sketching, or reading a chapter of a book—making coffee a trigger for inspiration.

Global Tasting: Try beans from different countries each week—Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam—and compare flavours.

Evening Treat: Swap dessert for a small after-dinner coffee with something sweet—like tiramisu or espresso meringata for a cozy end to the day.

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