Free Coffee in San Ramon for National Coffee Day

By Beth Lawton and Autumn Johnson

Wake up and smell the coffee!

National Coffee Day is this Sunday, Sept. 29. If you’re dragging a bit, you can get a free cup at a number of local coffee shops.

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.)

According to the Starbucks website, Starbucks is offering free samples of their new Ethiopia coffee on Sept. 29. Those who purchase a bag of the Ethiopia coffee that day will receive commemorative Ethiopia tasting cup.

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.

Peet's in San Ramon:

• 3121 Crow Canyon Pl
  
• 166 Sunset Dr
  
• 11000 Bollinger Canyon Rd
  

Starbuck's stores in San Ramon:

• 500 Market Pl
  
• 2005 Crow Canyon Pl
  
• 3110 Crow Canyon Place
  

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 a another favorite coffee shop? Give them a shout out in the comments below.