Who doesn’t love a good cup of coffee to kickstart the day? National Coffee Day is the perfect excuse to bring a little extra buzz to your office. Whether you’re working remotely, in-person, or a mix of both, celebrating this caffeinated holiday can boost team spirit and brew up some fun memories.
📅 National Coffee Day is September 29th, don’t forget to add it to your Employee Engagement Calendar!
Here are some creative ideas to say "Happy National Coffee Day!"
1. Coffee Tasting ☕️
Why not dive deep into the world of coffee with an in-depth virtual tasting experience? Led by a coffee professional, this session will guide your team through the fascinating journey of how coffee is grown, processed, and perfected. Participants will get to taste and describe a variety of coffee flavors, learning to assess the appearance, aroma, taste, and body of each.
You’ll also uncover the global origins and history behind the beans in your cup, making each sip a mini world tour. Plus, with a Q&A at the end, there’s plenty of opportunity to get all your coffee questions answered!
How to get started 👉 Book a Coffee Tasting for your team!
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2. Coffee-themed Icebreakers 🧊
What better way to break the ice than with some coffee-related questions? These coffee-themed icebreakers are a fun way to get everyone talking and sharing stories, even if you’ve never met a co-worker face-to-face.
Here are a few ideas to get the conversation brewing:
- What’s your go-to coffee order?
- If you could only drink one type of coffee for the rest of your life, what would it be?
- Do you prefer your coffee black or loaded with cream and sugar?
- What's the most unique coffee drink you've ever tried?
- If you were a coffee drink, what would you be?
- Espresso or latte – which one fuels your productivity better?
- When did you start drinking coffee?
- Have you ever had coffee from a different country? Which one was the most memorable?
3. Coffee-themed raffle or giveaway 🎁
Everyone loves the chance to win something, especially when it’s free coffee! Organize a coffee-themed raffle or National Coffee Day promotion to add some excitement to National Coffee Day. Include prizes such as stylish coffee mugs, gift cards to local coffee shops, or bags of premium coffee beans.
To encourage participation, attribute raffle entries to activities or prompts like sharing their favorite coffee stories, pictures of how they take their coffee, or recipes in your team's watercooler Slack channel. At the end of the day, announce the winners and spread some joy (and java)!
4. Office coffee art contest 🖌️
Get those creative juices flowing (and maybe some coffee grounds, too) with a coffee art contest! Encourage employees to create coffee-themed artwork using materials like coffee grounds, beans, or even stains.
Once the masterpieces are complete, display them in a common area or post them in a dedicated Slack channel for everyone to admire. To sweeten the pot, offer a small prize for the most creative piece and have employees vote on their favorite to determine the winner.
5. Cold brew making class 🥄
Cool down with a cold brew making class that’s sure to chill and thrill your team. In this interactive session, participants will prepare two different types of cold brew before the class and then come together to taste and learn about the subtle differences.
Guided by a bean expert, you’ll discover how to make two delicious iced specialty drinks and understand the distinct differences between iced coffee and cold brew. You’ll also learn how different types of coffee can impact the flavor of your cold brew. It’s a refreshing way to celebrate National Coffee Day!
How to get started 👉 Soak up the good times in a Cold Brew Making Class!
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6. Coffee-themed virtual backgrounds 🖥️
Add a little flair to your virtual meetings with coffee-themed backgrounds! Whether it’s a cozy coffee shop scene, a stylish latte art design, or a humorous coffee pun, these backgrounds can bring a smile to your team’s faces. Some fun ideas could include:
- A vibrant café bustling with baristas at work.
- A close-up of a beautifully crafted latte with intricate foam art.
- A playful scene with giant coffee cups or beans floating around the screen.
Share these backgrounds with the team and let them choose their favorite for the day’s meetings!
7. Send your employees a pick-me-up ✉️
Brighten up National Coffee Day by sending your employees a little gift to enjoy on their own time. A gift card to their favorite coffee shop delivered straight to their email in the morning is a simple yet thoughtful way to show your appreciation. Encourage them to take a well-deserved coffee break during the day – it’s a small gesture that can have a big impact on morale!
How to get started 👉 Confetti makes it easy to send Online Gift Cards to your team!
8. Coffee recipe exchange ✏️
Bring out the inner barista in everyone with a coffee recipe exchange! Invite your team to share their favorite recipes using coffee, whether it’s a secret family recipe for an indulgent coffee cake, your at-home mocha, or a simple yet perfect brew method. Compile all the submissions into a shared document or a fun PDF, so everyone can try out each other’s creations. This exchange can become a lasting resource that your team can turn to whenever they need a coffee-inspired pick-me-up.
Confetti wishes you a Happy National Coffee Day 🥳
Celebrating your own National Coffee Day doesn’t just have to be about drinking coffee – it’s an opportunity to bond, learn something new, and have some fun as a team of coffee lovers. So pick a few of these ideas, brew some coffee, and let the good vibes flow!
If you’d like to plan some energizing team building activities for your office (caffeinated or not), book an event with Confetti!
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