International Coffee Day

1 October 2025

Kopi is a daily ritual for many.

An isometric pixel-art illustration of a Singaporean kopi tiam (coffeeshop) with patrons.

It’s 1 October — International Coffee Day! ☕️

Coffee-drinking is a national pastime. Whether it’s at a third-wave cafe, commercial chain, or kopitiam, it is a daily ritual for many.

The humble kopi as we know it was born from our resourceful orefathers — Robusta beans were used in place of Arabica beans as they were more climate-resilient and sock filters were used as they were cheaper. With its blend of the East and West, kopi reminds us that good outcomes can arise when we embrace differences and make them our own. Whether you like it kosong, siew dai, po, gao or with a slab of butter, the unmistakable aroma of kopi is surely to bring comfort. What's your go-to order?

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