Brewing Good Health: Exploring Coffee’s Health Benefits for National Wellness Month


It’s National Wellness Month, a time for celebrating and sharing all of the ways we keep ourselves happy and healthy. “Wellness,” of course, can mean many different things. The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.   Some may picture green juice and […]

Celebrating Coffee During America’s Birth Month


This year, America celebrated its 247th birthday, but did you know that coffee has been one of America’s favorite beverages for even longer? In fact, there is evidence that coffee came to the colonies as early as the days when Captain John Smith and others helped to found Jamestown.   In 1670, Dorothy Jones became the […]

National Cancer Survivor Month: Coffee’s Connection to Cancer Prevention and Treatment


Regular readers here know that drinking coffee is associated with a wide array of health benefits and that the body of robust, independent scientific evidence built up over recent decades continues to grow stronger with each passing year.  Coffee provides a wide range of health benefits. In honor of National Cancer Survivor Month, it’s particularly fitting that […]

Coffee’s Journey through COVID-19: What Changed—and What Didn’t


The COVID-19 pandemic turned everything on its head, from how people understood their health, to work schedules, travel ability, and more. One routine that has stayed constant, however, was America’s love for coffee. COVID may have changed where and how Americans drink coffee, but never how much. The latest edition of the National Coffee Data […]

Cold brew is red hot — let’s make sure it stays that way


The National Coffee Association is here to help your coffee business navigate cold brew’s evolving regulatory landscape. Cold brew may not be new, but it’s never been hotter. Demand for the format is off the charts, with 17% of coffee drinkers having had a cup of cold brew in the past week, according to the […]

Celebrate National Nutrition Month With a Cup of Coffee


Coffee is an everyday staple for many Americans – in fact, more Americans (66% of adults) drink coffee each day than any other beverage. NCA conducts the longest-running study of consumer coffee habits in the United States, and our most recent data show that not only is coffee maintaining its popularity overall, but it’s also […]

Cold Brew Safety – What You Need to Know


By Dr. Mark Corey, NCA Director of Science & Policy Updated: November 2, 2023 Over the past few years, cold brew has exploded in popularity. According to the Spring 2022 National Coffee Data Trends survey, the number of people drinking cold brew has doubled since 2016. While cold brew isn’t a new preparation method by […]