U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for January 20

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 20: GOURMET COFFEE

Profile America -- Thursday, January 20th.  It used to be that a cup of coffee was just that -- enjoyable but no big deal.  In old movies, people order "java" or a "cuppa joe."  When people wanted to show how little value something had, they would say "that and a nickel will get you a cup of coffee."  No more.  Coffee has become fashionable and even a status symbol.  Just about every town across the U.S. has at least one high-end coffee house serving latte, espresso and cappuccino.  Shopping malls, and even supermarkets, now have their own gourmet coffee shops.  Whether plain or fancy, it's clear Americans love their coffee.  We each drink more than 24-1/2  gallons a year -- several gallons more than our other favorites, milk and beer.  You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.

Sources:  Statistical Abstract of the United States 2010, t. 210

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).  

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