Coffee is a ritual, a conversation starter, and, in multiple places, a lifestyle. Different cultures have developed their own ways to process coffee. Whether it’s a slow, meditative process or a quick shot of energy before a meeting, coffee brings people together.
Italy
In Italy, expresso is the favorite coffee beverage, and is served in minute porcelain cups. Italians often drink their coffee while they stand at a bar. They may down a shot of expresso as a pick-me-up during the day. Cappuccinos are favored by locals as morning-only drinks. Tourists may identify themselves by ordering one past 11am.
Etheopia
Ethiopia is coffee’s origin. The Ethiopian coffee ritual is an elaborate and slow process. Beans are roasted, ground, and brewed in a clay pot. This ritual, which takes hours, is a social event to bring people together over multiple rounds of coffee.
Turkey
Turkish coffee is prepared in a small pot where fine ground coffee is brewed with water and sugar. This results in a thick, dark coffee, which is served in small cups. Once finished, the leftover grounds are often used to tell fortunes. The patterns of the grounds left in the cup after drinking are said to predict the drinker’s future.
Japan
Japan is home to pour-over brewing and siphon coffee. Traditional Japanese coffee houses serve coffee brewed by an expert in a nostalgic, quiet atmosphere. Here, coffee drinking a thought-provoking experience.
Sweden
In Sweden, coffee is a lifestyle. The Swedish take breaks to enjoy coffee and a pastry with friends or colleagues. Coffee is an essential part of daily life, fostering relaxation and connection for them. Swedes may prefer dark coffee enjoyed with cinnamon buns.
From the espresso bars of Italy to the coffee houses of Japan, coffee culture is enjoyed by different people around the globe. Around the globe, coffee a way to celebrate, provoke thought, and connect.
What’s your favorite coffee tradition? Feel free to share in the comments.
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