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Celebrate National Coffee Day today!

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Celebrate National Coffee Day today!

For those of us that get the day started with a cup of Joe, today is National Coffee Day!  This day is for you sweet cup of coffee!!

Most places that sell coffee have some kind of deal going on today, including free coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme and a free drink in the future if you buy a coffee at Starbucks.  Circle K is offering a free any size hot or iced coffee in any size via the chain’s app on September 29.

And to celebrate, here are a few coffee stats for you in honor of the holiday . . .

1. 75% of the caffeine that Americans take in comes from coffee.

2. 66% of women and 62% of men drink coffee every single day.

3. The average coffee drinker puts down three coffees a day.

4. Americans drink approximately 146 billion cups of coffee every year.

Happy Coffee Day!!

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