Coffee, also known as “green gold”, is produced from the beans of the plant species Coffea, which originates from the sub-Saharan region of Africa, Asia and some islands in the Indian Ocean.
The hot drink originated by this plant is one of the most popular in the world, being valued mainly for its characteristic aroma and its peculiar flavor.
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The passion for coffee consumption is believed to have emerged in Ethiopia, where a local legend tells the story of a goat herder named Kaldi who discovered the potential of coffee beans accidentally.
According to legend, Kaldi observed that his goats became more lively after eating coffee tree fruits, the which led him to grind some grains and prepare a drink with them, proving their energetic and flavor.
It is estimated that coffee cultivation began in the Middle East, where coffee shops were already common in the 15th century in countries such as Turkey, Persia, Syria and Saudi Arabia.
However, upon arriving in Europe in the 16th century, coffee was rejected by most Europeans. This changed after Pope Clement VIII (1536-1605) approved of coffee after drinking a cup, a fact that helped to popularize the drink in Europe and later in the Americas, where it is successful until today.
Today, coffee is grown in over 70 tropical countries and is enjoyed around the world. Green or roasted coffee beans are the second most exported commodity in the world, second only to oil.
With regard to the countries that produce the most coffee in the world, Brazil, Vietnam and Colombia are at the top of the list. But, do you know which countries consume the most coffee on the planet? Keep reading to find out!
1. Finland
We open our list with Finland, famous for being the country where the most coffee is consumed in the world for years. To give you an idea, it is estimated that each Finn consumes 12 kg of coffee per year, on average.
Because of the drink's success, the government instituted that companies and entities should give at least two breaks of 10 minutes each for their employees to enjoy a hot cup of coffee.
2. Norway
Second in the list of “coffee countries” is Norway, where 9.9 kg of coffee is consumed per capita per year. According to government data, most Norwegians drink at least three cups of coffee a day.
As a result of this love of hot drink, coffee shops in Norway are known to be lively places at any time of the year.
3. Iceland
Located on a small volcanic island in the far north of Europe, Iceland is a fascinating country for many reasons. One of them is precisely the fact that, despite being small, the country is one of the champions in coffee consumption in the world, surpassing even the largest coffee producers.
Data indicate that coffee consumption “per head” in Iceland is 9 kg per year. According to people, the drink became famous in the country because until 1987 beer was prohibited, while wine was very expensive, which made coffee the main social drink.
4. Denmark
In Denmark, there is even a kind of traditional gathering called kaffeslabberas, where guests celebrate over coffee and cake.
Weddings held in the Scandinavian country must have the bryllupskaffe, a “coffee stop” in the middle of the marriage celebration. It is estimated that each Norwegian drinks 8.7 kg of coffee annually. It's quite a thing!
5. Netherlands
Recognized as one of those responsible for introducing coffee consumption in the Americas and in Asian countries, the Netherlands is also one of the places where the drink is consumed the most today.
Today each resident of the Netherlands consumes 8.4 kg on average. This information was taken from data related to Dutch trade.
6. Sweden
While in Brazil the so-called Happy Hour, or “happy hour”, is popular because it is a time of rest, in Sweden what does success is Fika, which represents the same as Happy Hour, but instead of alcoholic drinks, what is served is good coffee.
Coffee consumption in Sweden is around 8.5 kg per person every year. Fika, on the other hand, consumes the equivalent of nine and a half days of Swedish workers' time throughout the year.
7. Switzerland
With a per capita consumption of 7.9 kg of coffee per year, Switzerland ranks as the seventh country in terms of coffee consumption in the world.
Visitors to the luxurious European country can try the famous Luzerner Kafi, a drink that mixes wine and coffee. In addition, it is worth mentioning that Nestlé, owner of the Nespresso coffee brand, one of the most famous in the world, is headquartered in Switzerland.
8. Belgium
In eighth place on our list, we have Belgium. According to official data, in the country no less than 6.8 kg of coffee are consumed per person per year.
As a highlight, it is worth noting the large number of cafes spread across the country's main cities, such as Brussels and Antwerp. These establishments impress by the volume of their movement, which seems to never end.
9. Luxembourg
At number nine on the list of the world's top 10 coffee consumers is Luxembourg, a tiny European nation that is the most unlikely member of that list.
According to official information, Luxembourgers consume 6.5 kg of coffee every year. This predilection for hot drinks can be demonstrated by the large number of always crowded coffee shops that can be found in the main cities of the country.
10. Canada
To end our list, we point out the only country outside Europe that can be considered one of the biggest coffee consumers today. We are talking about Canada, which has a per capita consumption of the drink of 6.4 kg/year.
Despite its position, the country is the birthplace of one of the largest coffee franchises in the world, Tim Horton’s, in addition to being geographically close to major coffee producers, such as the United States, Colombia and Brazil, which is the largest all.