Guest shiloh357 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I never knew why a cup of coffee is called a "cup of Joe" until this morning. Turns out that "Joe," when used in reference to coffee, is a shortened version of "Jamoke" which is a hybrid of Java and Mocha. Nothing earth shattering, but I thought it was interesting for all of us coffee lovers who believe that coffee is almost as important as blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinky Posted January 2, 2015 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 200 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 1,602 Content Per Day: 0.30 Reputation: 291 Days Won: 8 Joined: 10/24/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/01/1986 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Q: Why are all Jewish men required to make a good cup of coffee? A: Because according to the Torah He Brews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shiloh357 Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Q: Why are all Jewish men required to make a good cup of coffee? A: Because according to the Torah He Brews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted January 2, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,992 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,690 Content Per Day: 11.78 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted January 2, 2015 I I never knew why a cup of coffee is called a "cup of Joe" until this morning. Turns out that "Joe," when used in reference to coffee, is a shortened version of "Jamoke" which is a hybrid of Java and Mocha. Nothing earth shattering, but I thought it was interesting for all of us coffee lovers who believe that coffee is almost as important as blood. I always wondered why they called it a "cup of Joe" now I know.I live in a State that is known for coffee.I don't drink the stuff myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwalker Posted January 2, 2015 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 92 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 2,054 Content Per Day: 0.60 Reputation: 1,753 Days Won: 4 Joined: 12/09/2014 Status: Offline Share Posted January 2, 2015 In the book Glory Road By Robert Heinlein he states Coffee comes in five descending stages: Coffee, Java, Jamoke, Joe, and Carbon Remover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted January 2, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 733 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 3,017 Content Per Day: 0.43 Reputation: 128 Days Won: 1 Joined: 01/01/2005 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/09/1966 Share Posted January 2, 2015 That's interesting. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have too much blood in my caffeine system... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted January 2, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.10 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted January 2, 2015 I never knew why a cup of coffee is called a "cup of Joe" until this morning. Turns out that "Joe," when used in reference to coffee, is a shortened version of "Jamoke" which is a hybrid of Java and Mocha. Nothing earth shattering, but I thought it was interesting for all of us coffee lovers who believe that coffee is almost as important as blood. I never knew that! I'm a coffee lover too; no way I can function without it. Thanks for posting that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncn Posted January 2, 2015 Group: Graduated to Heaven Followers: 6 Topic Count: 406 Topics Per Day: 0.09 Content Count: 5,248 Content Per Day: 1.13 Reputation: 1,337 Days Won: 67 Joined: 08/07/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted January 2, 2015 I never knew why a cup of coffee is called a "cup of Joe" until this morning. Turns out that "Joe," when used in reference to coffee, is a shortened version of "Jamoke" which is a hybrid of Java and Mocha. Nothing earth shattering, but I thought it was interesting for all of us coffee lovers who believe that coffee is almost as important as blood. "Another possibility is the early use of "cup of george" and its evolution over time to "cup of joe". During WWI all the coffee output in the United States was requisitioned by the US Army. As a dominant producer at that time, the G. Washington Coffee Refining Company proudly advertised its contribution to the war effort, “G. Washington’s Refined Coffee has gone to WAR.” The following were some of the comments that were received from American soldiers who were fighting in the European trenches and enjoying, as they called it, their “cup of George”, named for the company’s owner, George Constant Louis Washington of Brooklyn, NY." (Source http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cup_of_joe) One however, still prefers a good cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyKay Posted January 2, 2015 Group: Royal Member Followers: 12 Topic Count: 385 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 7,692 Content Per Day: 1.92 Reputation: 4,809 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/28/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted January 2, 2015 I drink tea. I don't like coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hindsfeet Posted January 2, 2015 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 201 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 49 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/16/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted January 2, 2015 But why is a cup of tea referred to as a 'Cuppa' ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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