But first, coffee: The best Instagram quotes for International Coffee Day

Life happens, but coffee helps!

KARACHI: For most people, coffee is part of their daily morning routines. It can be, at times, the only motivation to get through our busy schedules. From jump-starting our days to sparking amazing conversations with people, coffee gives joy to millions of people around the globe, every day.

But did you know that October 1 marks International Coffee Day? It was established to recognise the countless humans who make the beloved beverage, including farmers, roasters, baristas and coffee shop owners etc, who work hard to create and serve it in its many delectable forms.

Statistics show just how popular coffee has become in everyday life. It is the second most traded commodity on Earth after oil. Globally, there are 25 million coffee farms in 50 countries and 40% of them are in Brazil.

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And while many of us probably think it was first created in Brazil, it is actually thought the first coffee bean was found in Ethiopia. The earliest substantiated knowledge of coffee drinking is from the early 15th century, in the Sufi monasteries of Yemen and spreading to Mecca and Cairo.

In light of International Coffee Day, we have complied the best Instagram quotes about the golden elixir that'll surely put a smile on your face. Next time you are sipping on your espresso, cappuccino, latte or mocha, consider using one of these on your Insta caption!

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1. Life happens, coffee helps.

2. Maybe she's born with it, maybe it's caffeine.

3. "If it wasn't for coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever." - David Letterman

4. "Don't ever let anyone tell you that fairy-tales aren't real. I drink a potion made from magic beans every day and it brings me back to life." — Nanea Hoffman

5. I don't need an inspirational quote. I need coffee.

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6. I can't espresso how much you bean to me

7. "This is a jumbo coffee morning. I need coffee in an IV" — Lorelai Gilmore from Gilmore Girls

8. I love the smell of freshly brewed coffee in the morning and I love the sound of no one talking to me while I drink it.

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9. Coffee is a cup of hope in a world full of chaos and Mondays.

10. Water is the most essential element of life because without water, you can't make coffee.

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11. Coffee with friends is like capturing happiness in a cup.

12. I would like to thank whoever saw the coffee bean and thought... "Hey, if I smash that and mix it with water, it will be AWESOME!"

13. Behind every successful person is a substantial amount of coffee.

14. Given enough coffee, I could run the world.

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15. Drink coffee. Do stupid things faster and with more energy.

16. When life gives you lemons,, trade them for coffee.

17. How do I take my coffee? Seriously, very seriously.

18. Everyone should believe in something. I believe I will have another coffee.

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20. I want someone to look at me the way I look at coffee.

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