Originating in Ethiopia and tracing its first consumption to Sufi monasteries in 15th-century Yemen, coffee has been energizing people around the world for over 600 years. Today, this piping hot liquid is a breakfast staple in hundreds of countries—some 2.2 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the globe each day (with Finland topping the list as the most caffeinated country in the world). In honor of International Coffee Day on October 1, the world takes a moment to recognize the beverage that keeps us sharp and productive, no matter how little we slept last night.

-nationaltoday.com