Coffee stories of famous coffee lovers & coffee from around the world!

Ralph Waldo Emerson(1803-1882). American essayist, philosopher and poet who said, "Coffee is good for talent, but genius wants prayer."

Thomas Stearns Eliot, also known as T.S. Eliot (1888-1965). Anglo-American poet, playwright, literary poet and critic. T.S. Eliot said, "I have measured out my life with coffee spoons!"

Clark Gable (1901-1960). American film actor nicknamed "The King of Hollywood"in his heyday who said, "I never laugh until I've had my coffee."

Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1906-2001). Pioneering American aviator, author, who was married to Charles Lindbergh. Anne Lindbergh said about coffee, "Good communication is just as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after."

Anthony Quinn (1915-2001). A Mexican born actor who became a famous Hollywood actor, painter and writer. Anthony Quinn said about coffee, "Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis - a good hot cup of coffee."

David Letterman (1947-present). American TV host and comedian who said about coffee, "Way too much coffee. But if it weren't for the coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever."

Bill Cosby(1937-present). American comedian, actor, author, television producer, educator, musician, who said, "Like everyone else who makes the mistake of getting older, I begin each day with coffee and obituaries."

Barbara Streisand(1942-present). American singer, actress, director and songwriter who said, "Why don't you have a cup of coffee at least? I, um, I'm a little low in sugar and I don't have any cream, but it's real coffee."

Star Trek Voyager: "Coffee, the finest organic suspension ever devised"

... just to mention a few! ...

Coffee has been a popular beverage for many years.

Looking back at history, coffee lovers are in very good company. Following are examples of famous historical personalities who enjoyed drinking coffee and helped promote this beverage among their fellow citizens and observers.
Who knows? Perhaps coffee contributed to the inspiration that gave way to so many wonderful works of art, poetry, literature and music from the Age of Enlightenment!

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Famous 18Th Century composer, harpsichordist, violist and violinist. Renowned for ecclesiastical and secular works for choir, orchestra and solo renditions. Bach liked coffee so much he immortalized it in his "Coffee Cantata" by writing for this musical piece "How sweet coffee tastes! Lovelier than a thousand kisses, sweeter than Muscatel wine!" and he also wrote" Without my morning coffee, I'm just like a dried up piece of roast goat."

Alexander Pope (1688-1744). 18Th Century English poet, satirist, who said about coffee, "Coffee, which makes the politician wise, and see through all things with his half-shut eyes."

François-Marie Arouet, better known by the pen name Voltaire, (1694-1778). Writer and philosopher famous for his wit. Built a reputation as a coffee lover by allegedly drinking 40 cups of coffee a day mixed with chocolate. Voltaire said about coffee, "Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity."

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790). One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A leading author, printer, satirist, political theorist, politician, scientist, inventor and diplomat. Benjamin Franklin had high standards for his coffee, "If this is coffee, please bring me some tea; but if this is tea, please bring me some coffee." Another quote from Benjamin Franklin: "Among the numerous luxuries of the table...coffee may be considered as one of the most valuable. It excites cheerfulness without intoxication; and the pleasing flow of spirits which it occasions...is never followed by sadness, languor or debility."

Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778). Philosopher, writer and composer of the 18Th century enlightenment age. Rousseau said about coffee, "Ah, that is a perfume in which I delight; when they roast coffee near my house, I hasten to open the door to take in all the aroma."

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826). The 3rd President of the United States of America. Principal author of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson deemed coffee "the favorite drink of the civilized world." Jefferson enjoyed the coffee houses of Williamsburg and Paris. He served coffee often at the President's house, Poplar Forest, and Monticello.

... among many others! ...

C
offee is a part of the American culture and it is a popular drink across all age groups.

As the demographics change, the beverage is served in ever more creative ways which keep increasing the market share and consumer adoption.

The variety of videos and topics available about coffee online reflect the established and new interests of coffee consumers in the US and worldwide.


Marketers and consumers agree that there are many choices of online videos available and everyone recognizes that time remains a constant and limited resource.
It is indeed hard to compete for attention to videos online. To attract online viewers, videos must become more relevant, interactive, informative and specific to niche audiences.

1. With more than 150 million users on Twitter, over 700 million on Facebook and many more millions across other distribution networks, the potential for a coffee video to go viral or reach a large circulation does exist.
2. This is true, particularly, if the content has the right message and touches the right audiences at the right time.
3. With all the virtual socialization taking place, it seems sometimes like each person or company is shouting for attention. It is true that everyone wants their message to be heard. The challenge is, our ears and minds can only handle so much information before we tune it out completely.
4. The viewer controls the place and the time when to personally interact with the online video. This makes the experience more appealing and is one of the reasons why online video watching, in general, is considered an untapped marketing frontier.
5. For coffee lovers, online videos about their favorite beverage provide valuable engagement and interaction with a brand, a cause or an organization that has potential for long-term recall and loyalty.

One of the great benefits of technology advances is that they force change and movement.
Many of the new technologies, new distribution channels, and the myriad of different delivery formats available today were the stuff of science fiction a decade ago.

1. All these changes contribute to the continued availability and increased circulation of coffee related videos.
2. This is good news for the coffee lover: it is unlikely that there will ever be a lack of important, interesting, fun and relevant coffee video content available online.
3. The social media landscape is changing very fast, and these changes have a direct impact on coffee flavors, brands and marketing.
4. Early-adopting consumers tend to be the first to try a new flavor or a new type of coffee making equipment. Other consumers join in once they spot the trend established by the early adopters.
5. Eventually, large numbers join the party. Before you know it, the cycle repeats itself with more consumers worldwide enjoying the brew as their beverage of choice.

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he internet offers an amazing universe of possibilities to everyone. Online videos are easy to find and view upon demand.
Viewing is free in many online video websites, including YouTube, no matter how often and how many times you choose to view the videos.

1. There are so many different topics, categories, issues and subjects available on video that it is possible to find just about anything one needs or wants on video with the push of a button.
2. The fact that online videos are short makes it convenient to enjoy a video during a break at home or at work.
3. Videos related to coffee abound. This is not surprising since coffee is the second most traded commodity in the world after petroleum.
4. Coffee is a beverage of choice of millions around the world and a favorite to drink while watching, uploading and sharing videos with friends, family and other internet connections.

Online coffee video selections cover a wide range of topics ranging from A to Z.

1. It is easy to familiarize yourself with the selections available. Literally, in no time, you can enjoy watching a video about coffee harvesting in Brazil or education about sustainable practices in Ethiopia or Papua New Guinea.
2. Think of anything related to coffee and you will find it on video. Coffee fragrances. Types of beans. Coffee making tips. Coffee drinking etiquette. Coffee making equipment, filters, grinders, mugs, and other kitchen equipment. Gourmet coffee club memberships.
3. Cooking and beverage coffee recipes. Cupping and brewing techniques. Boiling, steaming and texturing milk to add to coffee. Barista schools and baristas at work. Tips on how to become a coffee exporter, auditor, master roaster or farmer. Coffee stain cleaning tips.
4. Health and research studies about caffeine consumption. Songs, comedy, literature, art, advertising, marketing, history, legends, customs, and many more subjects of videos related to the beans!

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L
yrics about coffee are included in many musical genres and types of songs.


Musicians, artists, composers and other creative people enjoy drinking coffee as much as anyone else.

Due to the late night life style that many artistic people have, it is not surprising to learn how many of them rely on the caffeine buzz to work long hours and stay up into the early dawn.
Lyrics about coffee are present in hip-hop, hip-hop soul, electro hop, psychedelic rock, alternative adult music, funk, punk,, mainstream rock, rock, folk rock, disco, freestyle rap, rhythm, blues, and just about every other music genre in between.
Most of these genres are popular, at first, primarily with young consumers. As their talent and musical experience develops, musicians retain many of their early musical styles and integrate them into other musical genres.

The result is new sounds and more lyrics about coffee that reach different audiences and continue to celebrate the beans through music.
Following are some examples:
You're Missing by Bruce Springsteen:
This song was released by Bruce Springsteen in 2002 in response to the tragedy of September 11, 2001. Springsteen is from Monmouth county, NJ, which suffered the loss of 158 people on 9/11.
The song was inspired by conversations with widows whose husbands perished when the twin towers collapsed. It is a beautiful and sad song that keeps the memory of this tragic day alive in people's memories. Lyrics include "...everything is missing...coffee cups on the counter..."
Cups of Coffee by The Jayhawks:
An American alternative country and rock band from the Twin Cities music scene of the 1980's. Lyrics in the song include "...and the long black dream is over as the snow falls on and on and it takes five cups of coffee to calm down before I sleep..."
Intergalactic by Beastie Boys: The song Intergalactic is a Grammy-winning song by this American hip-hop group. The lyrics of this song released in 1998 include "...when it comes to beats well I'm a fiend... I like my sugar with coffee and cream..."
The music video with this song focuses on a giant robot causing destruction by fighting a giant octopus-headed creature. Guess which one drinks coffee?
Scenes From A Coffee House by Blessid Union Of Souls:
A contemporary American rock band from Morrow, OH, led by Jeff Pence and Elliot Sloan. Interestingly, the band's name was inspired from a television episode of MASH. Lyrics in this song include "...I remember Sunday afternoon at Kaldi's...I was never really down with coffee shops..."
Meet Virginia by Train (Patrick Monahan from Erie, PA):
Rock, mainstream rock and adult alternative type music. This is a fun and comical song inspired by a friend of the songwriter who liked to tell tall tales that became part of the songs. Lyrics in the song Meet Virginia include "...she only drinks coffee at midnight...When the moment is not right...Her timing is quite unusual..."
Afternoons by Crash Test Dummies:
A Canadian folk rock/alternative rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their famous 1993 single was entitled Mmm Mmmm Mmmm Mmm. Lyrics in this song include: '...Afternoons will be measured out. Measured out. Measured with coffee spoons and T.S. Eliot..."
Lua by Bright Eyes:
A band with a high musician turnover. However, Bright Eyes has been the primary songwriting vehicle for Conor Oberst, from Nebraska, a prolific and talented musician who attracted attention when he was 14 years old. Lyrics in the song Lua include "...When everything is lonely I can be my own best friend. Get a coffee and the paper. Have my own conversations..."
Coffee Shop by Red Hot Chili Peppers:
An American rock band formed in Los Angeles, CA, in 1983. The group's musical style is a combination of funk, punk and psychedelic rock. Lyrics in this song include "...Meet me at the coffee shop. We can dance like Iggy Pop. Another go in the parking lot..."

The list of coffee songs is endless. Would one of these be your favorite to listen to while drinking a cup of coffee, reading a book or just pondering about what else to do in the next few hours or minutes?

A Lonesome Cup of Coffee by Mel Torme. Coffee Break by Forever The Sickest Kids. Acid Coffee by Sundown Park. Apple Pie and Coffee by Jerry Clower. Black Coffee in Bed by Squeeze. Coffee by Aesop Rock. Coffee and TV by Blur. Black Coffee by Black Flag. Cigarettes & Coffee by Otis Redding. Coffee Club by Spandau Ballet. Coffee Mug by The Descendents. Coffee's for Closers by Fall Out Boy. Wake Up And Smell The Coffee by The Cranberries. One More Cup of Coffee by Bob Dylan. Sugar in my Coffee by Ginger Leigh. Everyday Is A Winding Road by Sheryl Crow... among many others!

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