joe slang

Why Does Joe Mean Coffee?

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In 1914, he banned alcohol consumption on all U.S. Navy ships. Since coffee was the next strongest substitute, sailors sarcastically deemed it “a cup of Josephus,” but as that was a bit of a mouthful, the snarky nickname became shortened to just “a cup of Joe.” Have a coffee lover in your life? Why is … Read more

Who Owns Cup Of Joe?

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Joanna Kelley – Owner – Cup of Joe Coffee Bar | LinkedIn. Who owns Joe’s coffee? Joe Coffee Company was founded in 2003 by Jonathan Rubinstein as a singular specialty coffee cafe in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village with the simple vision of brewing high quality, unique coffees, and creating a welcoming space for the community. Where … Read more