A Glance Through 5 Coffee Cultures of The World
A Glance Through 5 Coffee Cultures of the World
Coffee is the world's second most exported commodity after crude oil, and the second most preferred beverage after water. Travelling from its origins in Africa and making its mark across the globe, coffee has blended into social customs and created diverse, fascinating cultures everywhere.
On International Coffee Day and every day, let's embark on a journey through 5 countries that have left an indelible mark on coffee culture. Learn more about the global history of coffee culture.
1. Italy — The Espresso Capital of the World
We begin with the coffee capital of the world. Italian coffee culture is strong — just like their espresso. The invention of the espresso machine in 1884 marked the beginning of the espresso revolution in Italy, and Italians have been perfecting it ever since.
Espresso is served in small ceramic cups at places called bars — consumed quickly, often while standing at the counter. Italians visit these bars several times a day for a quick shot. A key rule: no cappuccino after 11am.
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2. Brazil — The World's Largest Coffee Producer
Brazil has been the world's largest coffee producer for over 150 years, home to 40% of the coffee consumed globally. Brazilians have their own beloved espresso — the Cafezinho — a small, intensely sweet and hot drink that plays a central role in hospitality. It's offered at homes, roadside restaurants, and even petrol stations for free.
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3. Ethiopia — The Birthplace of Coffee
Ethiopia is where coffee was first discovered, and it remains deeply woven into the culture. Famous Ethiopian coffee ceremonies — usually performed by young women — are a means of welcoming guests and can last several hours.
Green beans are roasted over open fire, crushed with a mortar and pestle, then brewed in a traditional pot called a Jebena. The coffee is poured from a height of about 1 metre in a single stream. Three rounds of coffee are served: Abol (strongest), Tona (second brew), and Baraka (third, most diluted).
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4. Vietnam — The Home of Iced Coffee
Vietnam is the world's second-largest coffee producer, famous for its Robusta beans and unique brewing traditions. Since fresh milk wasn't easily available, the Vietnamese improvised the French Café au Lait by pouring strong coffee over sweetened condensed milk and serving it over ice — creating the iconic Vietnamese iced coffee.
A trip to Vietnam is incomplete without trying egg yolk coffee, yogurt coffee, or fruity coffees. Coffeeza's Decaf blend is sourced from Vietnamese plantations — fragrant and full-bodied with mild acidity.
5. Finland — The World's Biggest Coffee Consumers
Finland tops the charts as the world's largest coffee consumer per capita — 9–12 kg of coffee per person per year, according to the International Coffee Organization. Eight or nine cups a day is an accepted social norm, and workers are legally entitled to two 10-minute coffee breaks daily.
Coffee in Finland is almost always served with cake — there's even a Finnish word for it: Kakkukahvi (coffee and cake). A sweet bun called pulla is the classic accompaniment.
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