National Coffee Ice Cream Day celebrates the delightful fusion of coffee and ice cream, combining two of the world’s most beloved treats into one creamy, caffeinated dessert.
Quick Facts
- When is it?: September 6th annually
- Tagged as: Food & Drink, Snacks & Desserts
- What’s the hashtag?: #CoffeeIceCreamDay
- When was it founded?: September 6, 2017
- Who founded it?: Created through a mass social media movement
History
Coffee ice cream’s journey began in the late 1800s when Italian artisans first created coffee gelato. The first documented coffee ice cream recipe appeared in 1919, and by the mid-1970s, it had become a staple flavor in ice cream parlors worldwide.
Timeline
- 1800s: First coffee gelato creation in Italy
- 1919: First published coffee ice cream recipe
- 1970s: Coffee ice cream becomes mainstream
- 2017: Official establishment of National Coffee Ice Cream Day
Dates by Next Year
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sept 6 | Friday |
| 2025 | Sept 6 | Saturday |
| 2026 | Sept 6 | Sunday |
Observed
This holiday is primarily celebrated in the United States, though coffee ice cream enthusiasts worldwide participate in the festivities.
Fun Facts About Coffee Ice Cream
- Coffee ice cream is made by dissolving fine coffee grains in a hot ice cream base
- It combines caffeine’s energy boost with ice cream’s cooling effect
- Philadelphia was the birthplace of ice cream in the United States
- Thomas Jefferson had a special freezer built in the White House for ice cream
Quiz
- When was the first coffee ice cream recipe published?
- Where did coffee ice cream originate?
- What year was National Coffee Ice Cream Day established?
(Answers: 1919, Italy, 2017)
FAQs
Q: Can coffee ice cream keep you awake?
A: Yes, it contains caffeine, though less than a cup of coffee.
Q: Is it available year-round?
A: Yes, it’s a standard flavor in most ice cream shops.
Importance of Coffee Ice Cream Day
This celebration highlights culinary creativity, brings together coffee and ice cream enthusiasts, and promotes local ice cream businesses while celebrating a unique flavor combination.
Related
- National Ice Cream Day
- National Coffee Day
- National Dessert Day
- International Coffee Month
- World Ice Cream Day