{"id":2160,"date":"2023-04-12T18:33:58","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T10:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/?p=2160"},"modified":"2023-04-12T18:33:58","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T10:33:58","slug":"coffee-etiquette-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/2023\/04\/coffee-etiquette-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee Etiquette Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time : <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, enjoyed by people of all ages and cultures. But did you know that coffee culture differs from country to country? Each region has its unique way of preparing and drinking it, and there are certain etiquette rules that you should follow to avoid being seen as a rude tourist. Let’s explore coffee etiquette in 6 countries and provide tips on how to enjoy it like a local.<\/h2>\n
\"Barista
Barista Enjoying His Job<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


\nItaly<\/strong>
\nIn Italy, coffee is an integral part of the culture, and Italians take their coffee seriously. If you want to enjoy coffee like an Italian, make sure to stand at the bar to drink your coffee. Sitting down to drink coffee is seen as a touristy thing to do. Also, avoid ordering cappuccino after 11 am as it is considered a breakfast drink. Instead, order an espresso or macchiato.<\/p>\n

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Cappuccino Italian Coffee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


\nFrance<\/strong>
\nIn France, coffee is typically served after a meal and is seen as a way to aid digestion. If you want to enjoy coffee like a local in France, make sure to order un caf\u00e9, which is a small cup of espresso. French coffee is usually served with a glass of water, which you can use to cleanse your palate before and after drinking the coffee. Also, it is common to dip a piece of sugar into your coffee and let it dissolve slowly. Finally, remember to never order a “caf\u00e9 au lait” after breakfast, as it is seen as a breakfast drink. Caf\u00e9 et Croissant (pastry) is a National Breakfast.<\/p>\n

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Caf\u00e9 Croissants France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


\nTurkey<\/strong>
\nIn Turkey, coffee is a symbol of hospitality, and guests are often served Turkish coffee when they visit someone’s home. If you want to enjoy coffee like a local in Turkey, make sure to sip the coffee slowly and wait until the coffee grounds settle at the bottom of the cup. Also, when you finish your coffee, turn the cup upside down to indicate that you are done.<\/p>\n

\"Turkish
Turkish Coffee Set<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


\nSaudi Arabia<\/strong>
\nIn Saudi Arabia, coffee is served during formal occasions and is a sign of hospitality. When you are offered coffee, it is customary to accept it as a sign of respect. Also, make sure to use your right hand to drink the coffee as the left hand is considered unclean.<\/p>\n

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Saudi Arabian Coffee Between Friends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


\nJapan<\/strong>
\nIn Japan, coffee is seen as a trendy and sophisticated drink, and there are many specialty coffee shops in the cities. If you want to enjoy coffee like a local in Japan, make sure to avoid adding sugar or milk to your coffee. Also, when you finish your coffee, make sure to place the cup back on the saucer and never leave it on the table.<\/p>\n

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Coffee in Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


\nBrazil<\/strong>
\nIn Brazil, coffee is a big part of the social culture, and people often meet over coffee to catch up with friends and family. If you want to enjoy coffee like a local in Brazil, make sure to order a cafezinho, which is a small and strong cup of coffee. Also, when you finish your coffee, leave a little bit in the cup to indicate that you are satisfied.<\/p>\n

\"Lady
Lady Enjoying a Coffee in Brazil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Coffee culture is different in every country, and following the local etiquette rules is a sign of respect and appreciation for the culture. So, the next time you travel abroad, make sure to follow these tips to enjoy coffee like a local.<\/p>\n

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B\u00e9n\u00e9dicte Lin – Brussels, Paris, London, Seoul, Tokyo, New York, Taipei<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reading Time : <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>Discover coffee etiquette around the world and learn how to enjoy coffee like a local with these cultural tips and tricks. From Italy to Japan, explore the unique customs of coffee culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2165,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47,67],"tags":[107,19,155,50,51,4,34,52],"class_list":["post-2160","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-drink","category-wealthytalks","tag-107","tag-benedicte","tag-coffee","tag-etiquette","tag-gentleman","tag-gout-design","tag-protocol","tag-savoir-vivre"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2160"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2160\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2184,"href":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2160\/revisions\/2184"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goutanddesign.com\/wpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}