It's hard to believe that there is a country that consumes more coffee than America, with Starbucks, Dunkin Donat or MacKafe on every corner. However, in terms of per capita coffee consumption, the United States is only an average country in this regard.
Euromonitor, a strategic market research company worldwide, has published a list of world leaders in coffee consumption per kilogram of grain per person.
To make it easier to understand what this means, we took a standard amount of grain per cup and deduced the number of cups each person drinks from day to day in these countries.
The coffee drink first appeared in Yemen in the 15th century. Often, the first thought of coffee traditions is Parisian coffee shops or Rome's espresso bars. However, none of these countries made it to this top. So in which countries do they drink the most coffee?? Also check out the article 10 Surprising Facts About Coffee.
10. Brazil - 4.8kg of grain (1.32 cups a day)
In Brazil, coffee is considered the national drink. In addition, this country has been holding the position of the world leader in coffee production for more than a hundred years. So it is only natural for Brazil to rank among the top coffee consumers.
The average Brazilian consumes about 4.38 kg of grain per year. As a major coffee producer, Brazil has devoted more land to the cultivation of coffee beans than the entire territory of Israel (2,339,630 hectares). With more population than any other country on this list, Brazil was the first country in terms of total coffee consumption with 2,191,596 tonnes per year. You may also be interested in the article 7 Reasons Why Coffee Prolongs Life.
9. Belgium - 4.9 kg of grain (1.35 cups per day per person)
When we think of Belgium, waffles and beer come to mind first. However, Belgium has a centuries-old, eventful history that, among other things, has created an addiction to the nation for chocolate and coffee.
Once one of the colonial powers, Belgium established many coffee plantations in Congo and Rwanda to meet its coffee needs. Today, with coffee shops everywhere, Belgians are among the earliest consumers of coffee, which invariably accompanies their world-famous waffles - the national alternative to donuts.
8.Germany - 5.2 kg of grain per year (1.43 cups per day per person)
The popularization of coffee in Germany began in 1673 in the northern ports, when the first coffee houses appeared there. The cafe became a place where local wealthy and intellectuals gathered to socialize over a cup of hot coffee.
Even the famous German composer Johann Sebastian Bach had a great addiction to coffee, was a regular at coffee shops and even composed a humorous cantata in which he sang:
"If I couldn't drink even three small cups of coffee in a day, I became like a piece of shriveled fried goat meat."
7. Denmark - 5.3 kg of grain (1.46 cups per day per person)
If the northern Scandinavian countries, as you will learn below, can be called the kings of coffee, then Denmark, respectively, is a coffee princess. The average person served in this kingdom drinks almost a cup and a half of coffee every day. At the same time, the price of coffee in Denmark is one of the highest, so that such a portion costs the Danes about one crown.
As in other Scandinavian countries, coffee in Denmark is traditionally served with every meal, with cakes, cookies and small sandwiches. Also, coffee is the main soft drink at gala evenings and receptions. For the preparation of this drink in Denmark they even make special teapots called "Bodum".
6. Serbia - 5.4 kg of grain (1.51 cups per day per person)
Serbs are known for their love of drinking Turkish black coffee with Turkish delight, a sweetness made from nuts, fruits, flour and powdered sugar. The preparation of Turkish coffee is a special process. Finely ground coffee must be immersed in very hot water.
When the water boils, the Turk should be immediately removed from the burner for a couple of minutes. This procedure is repeated two or three times, then the unfiltered drink is poured into cups. While it takes much longer than regular coffee, it must be worth it since Serbs prefer this recipe to everyone else.
5. Austria - 5.5 kg of grain (1.51 cups per day per person)
Austria is known as the birthplace of waltzes, classical composers and Viennese coffee houses. The first coffee houses were opened in 1638 and since then they are famous as special places with a unique atmosphere. Often in these coffee houses, coffee is accompanied by salty dishes or a variety of sweets, such as the famous Linzer cake.
Austrians love to visit these places, some do it regularly in order not only to drink coffee, but also to read free newspapers that are distributed right there in the cafe.
If you are in Vienna, be sure to try Karsemelange (or Imperial Mix). It is done like this: hot coffee is slowly poured into a mixture of egg yolk with honey and decorated with creamy foam. If you do not need to be sober, order an original drink with the addition of brandy.
4. Slovenia - 5.1 kg of grain (1.63 cups per day per person)
As in Serbia, in Slovenia coffee is most often brewed according to a Turkish recipe. Here it is called "Turska Kava" and is served strictly in small cups, sometimes with milk or whipped cream.
Slovenian coffee houses are better known as "kavarana", and Slovenes love to drop in for a cup or two of this aromatic drink. With a population of only 2 million people, the total consumption of coffee in Slovenia is 9,327 tons per year.
3. Netherlands 6.7 kg of grain (1.63 cups per day per person)
In 1616, the Dutch became the first Europeans to grow live coffee trees imported from Yemen. Later, thanks to these trees, Holland became one of the largest suppliers of coffee to Europe, along with the colonial Suriname at that time.
Today, coffee shops in Amsterdam are well known for serving coffee along with marijuana. But don't think that in the Netherlands they don't drink coffee without marijuana. Rather, marijuana is not smoked without coffee. On average, the Dutch drink 1.84 cups a day.
Coffee is served in the house during "Koffietijd" (or coffee time), usually with cookies and cakes. By the way, the coffee culture in Holland differs in the northern and southern parts of the country. This is due to religious traditions.
The North is traditionally inhabited by Protestants who prefer to drink coffee with only one cookie, thus expressing their modesty. In the south, traditionally inhabited by Catholics during Koffietijd, as a rule, "Flay" - a large sweet cake is served.
2. Norway - 7.2 kg of grain (1.98 cups per day per person)
As in most European countries, coffee in Norway first became a popular drink among wealthy people in the early 18th century. Although at that time Norway was a relatively poor country, moreover, under the protectorate of Denmark, however, for some reason, coffee was cheap there and it quickly gained immense popularity.
Usually Norwegians drink black coffee for breakfast and after dinner with dessert. They also invite guests specifically for coffee and cake or cake. The average Norwegian drinks almost 2 cups of coffee a day.
If you ever visit Norway, be sure to try the so-called "karsk" - a cocktail made from weakly brewed coffee with a hefty portion of vodka or moonshine. Don't worry if it's too strong - you can always light the drink on fire to burn the alcohol!
1.Finland 7.2 kg of grain (2.64 cups per day per person)
If you have ever met a Finn, then you know that 2.64 cups a day is a very modest estimate for the representatives of this nation. It is likely that if children are removed from the calculation, this figure will grow significantly.
Coffee in Finland is generally consumed all day long, every day.
For special occasions, the Finns serve a buffet with cold sandwiches, breads, cookies, cakes, and of course endless coffee.
Light roast coffee is popular in Finland. It happened historically - at one time the Finns began to roast green coffee beans in their homes. Surprisingly, this recipe took root and became a national tradition. Coffee is brewed in Finland in the same way as it is done in Serbia and Slovenia - in Turkish.
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Each country brews its own unique coffee with different additives and preparation techniques.
