In this article, we take a look at the 5 countries with the best coffee according to Reddit. If you would like to take a detailed look at our analysis of the issues within the coffee industry, you can go to 15 Countries With the Best Coffee According to Reddit.
05. Italy
Value: 11
Italy is famous for its low-priced yet high-quality coffees, particularly in Sienna. A simple espresso still costs only €1 in the country, which comes from the 1911 government enforcement of a maximum price on specific necessities, including coffee. This is why, even today, the coffee cups still cost €1, and the bars will charge you a price if you choose to sit, a practice they adopted to cut corners in the early 20th century. Moreover, coffee is one of Italy’s most consumed beverages; the country accounted for 11% of European coffee consumption in 2017. This means there is no compromise on taste, making Italy one of the countries that serve the best coffee.
04. Vietnam
Value: 12
Vietnam is the world’s 5th largest exporter of coffee, making it one of the countries with the best coffee beans. The brewing process is also much different compared to some other countries on this list, making Vietnamese coffee stand out from its peers. The beans are slow-roasted at lower than standard temperatures, while butter is added to provide a distinctive taste. The Robusta coffee is the most popular kind in the country. It is also healthier because it has 60% less sugar and fats than traditional Arabica coffee, which provides unique flavor notes. The country also has a specialty known as egg coffee, which is popular all over Vietnam, but especially in Hanoi.
03. Denmark
Value: 13
Denmark is the world’s fourth largest consumer of coffee, which means there would be a considerable emphasis on the quality and taste of the beverage. Just like many other European countries, Denmark also has a strong coffee culture, with the Danish language having unique words dedicated to the drink. One such example is ‘Kaffeslabberas’, which literally means sharing coffee with another person. While coffee is appreciated all over the country, Copenhagen especially serves the best coffee, which makes for the perfect drink on the many rainy days that the city sees.
02. United States
Value: 14
Many would be surprised to see the US so far up in the list of countries with the best coffee, according to Reddit, but this honor mostly goes to Houston and Seattle. Houston is a blend of tradition and innovation as the city has many artisanal coffee bars that source their beans from all over the world and then roast them according to local methods. Seattle commands such significance in the coffee scene because it is where influential coffee chains like Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX) and Tully’s Coffee took their start. While the vastness of the country leads to an inconsistency in the taste of coffee, these two cities are preferred by many Redditors for their unique coffee environment.
1. Australia
Value: 15
According to Reddit, Australia makes the best coffee and is the number one country in the coffee industry. Much of it was attributed to well-maintained machines and well-trained baristas who offered good coffee nationwide. Considering the size of Australia, it’s no less than a feat that people can access consistently delicious coffee all over the region. Australians themselves are very particular about the taste of their coffees, not caring if they have to pay more for a higher quality. The demand for good-tasting coffee is so high that in 2008, Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:SBUX) had to close over 70% of its stores in Australia because no one was buying their coffee. This made Australia the only country where they had to scale back their operations.
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