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    Why Is Coffee Called a Cup of Joe?

    • Learn the origin and meaning of the nickname "a cup of Joe" for coffee, and explore different theories about its origin. Find out how coffee became a global drink from Ethiopia to the U.S. Navy.… See more

    Coffee Wasn’T Always A Cup of Joe

    Like happiness, coffee comes to us from many places, and in many forms. Latte, cold brew, … See more

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    Why Is Coffee called A Cup of Joe?

    The iconic nickname, a “cup of Joe,” has several origin stories. One legend concerns Josephus Daniels, the Secretary of the Navy during World War I. In 1914, he banned alco… See more

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    So That’S Why Coffee Is called A Cup of Joe?

    Well, not exactly. The Josephus Daniels story probably isn’t true. The term “cup of Joe” only appears in writing for the first time in 1930—long after the Navy’s ban on alcohol. Trut… See more

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    Why Is Coffee Called A "Cup Of Joe?" | Coffee Brewster
    Learn the history and origin of the phrase "cup of joe" for coffee, from naval slang to marketing trademark. Discover the stories behind the names java and mocha for coffee as well.
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    Why Is Coffee Called a 'Cup of Joe'? - Snopes.com

    Claim: Coffee is sometimes referred to as a "cup of joe" because of Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels.

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    • Allrecipes
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      Why We Call Coffee a "Cup of Joe" - Allrecipes

      Mar 1, 2022 · Learn why coffee is called a cup of joe and how this slang term came about. Explore three theories on the origin of cup of joe, from a Navy …

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        The Man Named Josephus: Why We Call Coffee “A Cup of Joe”

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        Cup of Joe: Origins of the Humble Coffee Nickname

        Nov 8, 2024 · First, there's the Josephus Daniels Navy theory from 1914. When Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels banned alcohol on naval ships, sailors were left with coffee as the strongest drink aboard. In protest, they allegedly …

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        Did Joe Martinson have a 'cup of Joe'?
        Founded in New York in 1898 by Joe Martinson, who reportedly had a “bigger-than-life personality,” coffee may have locally been called “Joe’s coffee” or a “cup of joe.” As the company grew, “cup of joe” could have expanded from a local nickname to a more widely used term by the 1930s.

        Why is coffee called a “cup of joe?” - Driftaway Coffee

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        Is a cup of Joe bringing coffee back to its roots?
        Still, cup of joe endears as much as it endures, bringing coffee back to its roots. Long before Starbucks graced every street corner and shopping plaza, and before New England favorite Dunkin' Donuts entered the scene, coffee was largely unadorned and unadulterated.

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        Should coffee be a 'cup of Joe'?
        When boarding dry ships, though, men who were used to going to the local bar or having a drink at home would have felt the ban’s effects. Referring to coffee as a “cup of joe” would be one way to voice dissent and disapprovement without directly criticizing the Secretary of the Navy.

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        What does a cup of Joe Mean?
        People do love to shorten their slang terms, after all. The second postulates that since "joe" is argot for a "fellow, guy, chap" (the earliest sighting of its being used that way dates to 1846), that a "cup of joe" thus means the common man's drink.

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        Where Did the Term “Cup of Joe” Come …

        Learn the possible origins of the nickname "Cup of Joe" for coffee, from a naval prohibition to a common man's drink. The Roasterie Blog explores three theories and shares some coffee …

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        cup of joe - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

        Dec 10, 2024 · Possibly a shortening of "cup of jamoke ", from java + mocha: this origin was given in a military officer's manual from 1931, around when the term first appeared. [1] Alternatively, perhaps a use of joe (“fellow, guy”), signifying …

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        Why Is Coffee Called A "Cup Of Joe?"

        Feb 12, 2022 · Learn the history and origin of the phrase "cup of joe" for coffee, from naval slang to marketing trademark. Discover the stories behind the names java and mocha for coffee as well.

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        Why Do We Call Coffee a Cup of Joe - The Coffee …

        Apr 4, 2024 · Dive into the fascinating history of the term "cup of joe" in American coffee culture. Explore the linguistic theories and cultural significance behind this beloved phrase, from its origins in slang to its enduring place in our everyday …