Pay with a Poem

Julius Meinl is uniting with Worldreader this World Poetry Day (21st March) as part of its ongoing mission to make the world a better place through poetic inspiration. Pay with a Poem, the world-renowned annual poetry initiative from the Viennese coffee brand is back again, offering consumers a free coffee or tea in exchange for a poem. This year, every poem counts towards a donation target in support of global literacy. 

With 14% of the global population illiterate, bringing people into the world of words not only introduces them to a form of creative expression, it has long lasting effects on individual lives contributing to eliminating poverty, reducing inequality and improving prosperity. The most inspiring poetic submissions globally will be hosted on the Worldreader app for millions to read and enjoy.

Rest assured, you don’t need to be Keats, Shelley or Betjeman to earn your cup of caffeine. Just speak from the heart and you’ll earn your reward! “I’m a poet and I know it!”