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Free Coffee in Pacifica for National Coffee Day on Sunday
Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day and Starbucks has free coffee offers for java lovers.
Wake up and smell the coffee!
National Coffee Day is Sunday, Sept. 29. If you’re dragging a bit, you can get a free cup at Starbucks in Pacifica.
Starbucks is offering free samples of their new Ethiopia coffee on Sept. 29, according to the Starbucks website. Those who purchase a bag of the Ethiopia coffee that day will receive commemorative Ethiopia tasting cup.
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Creamer fanatics can get a coupon for a free bottle of creamer by clicking here and entering to win their Pumpkin Pie Spice creamer via Facebook. Creamer coupons can be found here.
Starbucks in Pacifica:
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• 1227 Linda Mar Shopping Center
• Safeway, 1380 Linda Mar Shopping Center
Also, Peet's Coffee & Tea is offering a free 12 ounce maple latte with the purchase any "artisan baked good" or "Simply Oatmeal" between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sept. 29. Get the coupon here. (The coupon is not valid for supermarket locations.)
The closest Peet's to Pacifica are:
• South San Francisco on 102 Grand Avenue
• Half Moon Bay, 142 San Mateo Road
• Millbrae 401 Broadway
The National Coffee Association says 83 percent of Americans have had a cup of coffee in the past year.
While there are some health concerns about over-consumption of caffeine, “for most people the health benefits [of consuming coffee] outweigh the risks,” according to the Mayo Clinic.
In moderation, coffee may help prevent Parkinson’s disease, Type 2 diabetes and liver cancer. It also contains antioxidants. It some people, unfiltered coffee may elevate cholesterol in people with certain genetic mutations. Read more about the health benefits (and risks) from drinking coffee here.
Do you have another favorite coffee shop? Give them a shout out in the comments below.
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