National Coffee Ice Cream Day – September 6th, 2023
They say; Every day starts with coffee and ends with ice cream, but we say every day should start and end with coffee and ice cream.
The United States maintains one title: it is the world’s largest ice cream consumer.
Coffee ice cream is one of the most popular flavors, and as a tribute, America has dedicated a national day to it.
This day is called National Coffee Ice Cream Day, which is on September 6, 2023. People enjoy this national day in various ways.
As delicious as coffee ice cream can be, sometimes it can go wrong, too, as there are uncountable brands.
Most of them are scrummy, but some are so creamy that they remind you of marshmallows.
Others lack coffee flavor. The same could be said for sugary bites of nothingness, still high in sugar, fat, and calories, so always choose the best ones.
Coffee ice cream holds some benefits and fun facts too. Let’s dig into the details of national coffee day, ideas to celebrate it, and its history too.
Where is National Coffee Ice Cream Day Celebrated?
In the United States, Coffee Ice Cream Day is observed to honor this incredible dessert made from nice fresh ground coffee beans, crushed ice, egg yolks, milk, and sugar.
Who Celebrates This Day?
The National day of Ice Cream Coffee is observed by coffee and ice cream enthusiasts worldwide, but Americans primarily celebrate it.
When is the National Coffee Ice Cream Day?
On the 6th of September every year, National Coffee Ice Cream Day is celebrated globally. All the coffee ice cream lovers indulge in a caffeinated treat to celebrate this yummy treat.
Who Created This Day?
It was most likely created by a coffee lover who also enjoyed ice cream, or we can say who loved this blend.
We don’t know the name of the person who started it, but yes, one thing is sure we love this day.
Coffee Ice Cream History:
I am sure the history of this delicious dessert would be as fascinating as itself. Let’s explore it;
It’s obvious coffee as a drink was introduced between the 7th and 9th centuries. It was available over the world except in Europe.
In 1600 people of Venice started bringing it back to their country as a souvenir, and even some opened little coffee shops.
In the 17th century, it became a household staple by the British and became more popular.
Then, when the Venetians discovered a way to sweeten the ground beans, the coffee craze took over here.
As we know, humans come up with a built-in experimenting and blending-things-together nature.
Ice cream-like treats are thought to have originated in the 1st century AD.
A Roman leader sent runners up the mountains to collect snow, which was then flavored with honey, fruits, and dry-fruit toppings (What an idea!)
Fast forward, modern fruit ice cream was introduced in the 19th century and became very popular.
But how did they think of mixing coffee with ice cream instead of fruits?
Giovanni Basiolo built a reputation for himself in New York in the 1770s by selling semi-frozen coffee and milk items that were popular in Genoa, Italy.
This Italian native used to sell two types of ice cream. One was mixing fruits like strawberries with water.
The other was mixing milk with chocolate or nuts, and then he also tried this recipe with coffee.
In 1869, coffee ice cream popularity was significantly boosted as it was used in a parfait. It was also mentioned in a 1919 cookbook recipe.
Well, that’s how coffee ice cream ruled the hearts back then till eternity.
5 Delicious Ways to Celebrate Coffee Ice Cream Day?
Looking forward to this day raises another question: How to celebrate Coffee Ice Cream Day? We are with some joyful coffee-licious ideas:
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1. Scoop of Coffee Ice Cream:
Go have your favorite coffee ice cream from your favorite ice cream shop or store.
As a coffee ice cream admirer, it is mandatory (for me, at least) to have a scoop (or many more) of it on this special day.
2. Coffee Ice Cream Party:
Coffee ice cream and good friends = Bingo combination!
Appreciate the National Day for Coffee Ice Cream by throwing a small coffee ice cream party. Gather your coffee ice cream lover friends.
You can eat it together and play games like blindfolded, guessing the brand name of different coffee ice creams. It would be really fun.
3. Steal the National Deals:
We all know that national day comes with a treasure of deals on specific products.
For instance, there would definitely be stores or ice cream shops that will offer discount deals on this day.
Yeah, you read that right, DISCOUNT ON COFFEE ICE CREAM!
So, who is fool enough to miss those? Make sure to make the most of it, and enjoy the discount on your favorite dessert.
4. Be a Coffee Ice Cream Maker for One Day:
As a coffee ice cream lover, once in a lifetime, you must have thought about how this toothsome delight is made.
How about learning to make coffee ice cream as a tribute to this National Day? Great, isn’t it?
Here is a quick and simple coffee ice cream recipe you can try on national coffee ice cream day:
Ingredients:
- Heavy cream (1 cup)
- Sugar (1⁄3 cup)
- Whole milk (1⁄2cup)
- Vanilla extract (1teaspoon)
- Very strong and chilled brewed coffee (1⁄2cup)
Instructions:
Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl. Make a frothy mixture by whisking together the cream and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 2: Now, Pour in the milk, vanilla extract, and coffee. Whisk until it’s smooth.
Step 3: Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
Step 4: Begin preparing the ice cream in an ice cream maker per the manual’s instructions.
Some Additional Tips:
- Make the ice cream base a day ahead of time. It must be extremely cold before being placed in the ice cream maker.
- You can add chocolate chips too.
- Take care not to scramble the egg yolks.
See? How straightforward it is to make coffee ice cream. It is a must-try idea.
5. Visit the Coffee Ice Cream Shop’s Kitchen:
Watching your favorite treat being prepared is a treat for the eyes. How about visiting a coffee ice cream kitchen to see it getting prepared and packed or served?
Benefits of Coffee Ice Cream:
Can you believe it? Coffee ice cream doesn’t only bless your tastebuds with its heavenly flavor.
It also benefits us in a few ways too. Curious? Me too. Let’s see what the benefits of coffee Ice cream are:
- Helps with muscle pain relief.
- It’s an excellent source of fiber.
- It helps protect the liver from damage.
- Inhibits the development of diabetes type 2
- It is a perfect stress reliever. It massively reduces depression.
Fun Facts about Coffee Ice Cream
As much as having coffee ice cream is fun, it holds some fun facts too.
Have a look:
- Coffee ice cream is among America’s 15 most popular ice cream flavors.
- Coffee ice cream can keep you awake if you are caffeine responsive.
- The word “affogato” literally means drowned. A shot of espresso and a spoonful of ice cream are the standard ingredients in this coffee drink.
- Natural coffee is used in coffee Ice Cream, and a tasty cup of coffee ice cream contains suitable amounts of caffeine.
- Many people compare coffee ice cream with coffee in sweetened latte form.
- My favorite one is that early morning coffee ice cream consumption may improve alertness and mental performance.
Final Words
Well, as now we know, National coffee ice cream day is celebrated worldwide (mainly in America) every year on the 6th of September.
Thanks to that wise and creative Italian man Giovani Basiolo who invented coffee Ice cream.
This delicious treat is loved immensely in America and other parts of the world too. The national coffee ice cream is a fun day for all coffee ice cream lovers.
Everyone has their own way of celebrating it. You can enjoy it by hosting a coffee ice cream party, making it at home, or casually having a tub while watching your favorite show!
Dates of National Coffee Ice Cream Day
| YEAR | DATE | DAY |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wednesday | September 6 |
| 2024 | Friday | September 6 |
| 2025 | Saturday | September 6 |
| 2026 | Sunday | September 6 |
| 2027 | Monday | September 6 |
| 2028 | Wednesday | September 6 |
| 2029 | Thursday | September 6 |
| 2030 | Friday | September 6 |
| 2031 | Saturday | September 6 |
