Why is Coffee an American Icon?

It is an American icon because people in our country feel like they need coffee to function. It is a trend and they are addicted because they feel like they need it. Everywhere you go you see a Starbucks or a dunkin’ doughnut coffee shop. They are everywhere and even though these specialty coffee shops are triple the costs of a regular coffee, people still pay for it. Many people prefer to go to Starbucks just for the brand name. They need to be seen with their Starbucks, expensive latte instead of a simple cup of coffee because it is a status symbol (Nowhouse)