Vintage World War II ( 1939 -1945) red white & blue rationed coffee bean tin !!

Vintage World War II ( 1939 -1945) red white & blue rationed coffee bean tin !! This amazing and quite rare tin was issued during the second world war.

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Some age related wear which only adds to the look.

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Size: 13 cm tall 7 cm round.

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Fabulous display piece.

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Red, White and Blue" refers to a coffee and chicory mixture popular in Britain during World War II, and also to a brand of coffee that was sold in New York City. The wartime coffee was sold in a tin with a red, white, and blue label and was part of the rationed goods. The New York coffee, known as the Anthora, is a blue and white cup with Greek lettering, designed to appeal to Greek coffee vendors.

Red White & Blue Coffee (British wartime coffee):

Rationing:

During World War II, basic foodstuffs were rationed in Britain, and "Red White & Blue" coffee was among the items available to the public.

Packaging:

The coffee, a mixture of coffee and chicory, came in a tin with a red, white, and blue paper label.

Historical Context:

The name and colors were likely chosen to evoke patriotic sentiments during wartime.

Red White & Blue Coffee (New York City coffee):

The Anthora:

This is the name of the iconic New York coffee cup, featuring blue and white colors with Greek lettering.

Design Inspiration:

Leslie Buck, a Holocaust survivor and employee of the Sherri Cup Company, designed the cup in 1963 to appeal to Greek-owned coffee shops.

Symbolism:

The blue and white colors were inspired by the flag of Greece, and the cup also included the phrase "We Are Happy to Serve You".

Popularity:

The cup became a symbol of New York City and was widely used in Greek diners and coffee carts.