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This statistic presents a ranking of the main coffee-consuming countries in the world in 2014, based on the average number of cups consumed per capita. In that year, Finland topped the ranking with an average coffee consumption per capita of more than cups per year.

Coffee

Coffee beverages can be made using different techniques. Most require mixing ground coffee with hot water and removing the coffee grounds before consumption. Many coffee drinkers then add milk, cream, or a milk substitute and sweeteners. In the United States, many consumers enjoy variations of classic coffee with cream, such as hazelnut and vanilla or mixed with seasonal flavors like mint and pumpkin.

Fair trade coffee is gaining popularity in the United States. A fair trade logo means that a coffee has been produced and marketed according to standards set by a fair trade certification body. The main goal is to confirm that the business is not operated under an exploitative model. Fair trade coffee often costs more than standard coffee. Fair trade labels first appeared in the Netherlands in the late 1980s during an attempt to stabilize a volatile coffee market following a period of overproduction and price drops.

Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world. The country has dominated this industry for 150 years thanks to an ideal climate and large areas dedicated to coffee cultivation.