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The Best National Coffee Day Deals

There are few things better than paying for a nice cup of coffee in the morning — except getting it for free or a low price. For National Coffee Day, that’s what’s going on.

Here are some notable deals and freebies for National Coffee Day on September 29, 2024:

  1. Dunkin: Members of the Dunkin’ Rewards program can get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase (limit one per member).
  2. Krispy Kreme: Customers can enjoy a free hot or iced coffee with any purchase, both in-store and online for pickup using promo code “COFFEE”.
  3. Circle K: Offering a free medium hot or iced coffee from now until October 2, 2024.
  4. Whataburger: A free 16-ounce iced coffee or a 12-ounce hot coffee is available between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  5. Starbucks: Running a promotion through Amazon, offering customers $10 off every $50 spent on select coffee products.
  6. Eight O’Clock Coffee: Get 15% off any purchase of $75 or more with the code “BESTBREW”.
  7. Peet’s Coffee: Participating locations will offer free drip coffee or cold brew along with 25% off select items. For more details, you might want to check out the specific promotions at each chain, but these are some of the highlights that you can look forward to on National Coffee Day!

Springing for some quality coffee is great, but you may want to try it yourself:

How To Make Your Own Cup of Coffee

Making coffee can be simple or as intricate as you want it to be! Here’s a basic method using a drip coffee maker:

Ingredients:

  • Fresh coffee beans (or pre-ground coffee)
  • Water

Equipment:

  • Coffee maker
  • Coffee grinder (if using whole beans)
  • Coffee filter
  • Mug

Steps:

  1. Measure Coffee: Use about 1 to 2 tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water, depending on how strong you like it.
  2. Grind the Beans (if using whole beans): Aim for a medium grind for drip coffee makers.
  3. Add Water: Fill the coffee maker’s reservoir with fresh, cold water.
  4. Prepare the Filter: Place a coffee filter in the basket.
  5. Add Coffee: Scoop the ground coffee into the filter.
  6. Start Brewing: Turn on the coffee maker and let it brew.
  7. Serve: Once it’s done brewing, pour it into a mug. Add milk, sugar, or any other preferred flavorings.

Enjoy!

Experiment with different brewing methods (like French press or pour-over) or coffee types to find your favorite!

Want to spruce things up? Pair your coffee with some beignets.

Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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