There’s no denying Aussies are keen beans when it comes to coffee. We’d argue our coffee culture is up there with other countries that cherish roasting, brewing and consuming coffee, like Italy and Brazil. Many of us go as far as having our very own espresso machine – or Nespresso machine at the very least – on our kitchen counter. Needless to say, coffee is a lifestyle Down Under. And as passionate coffee drinkers, we have some thoughts on the macchiato being named as Australia’s national coffee. 

Coffeeness, an international blog about all things coffee, has named the World’s Most Popular Coffee Drinks, by Country by studying Google Search volumes for various coffee types in multiple languages and coming up with a list of which coffee is most popular in each country. 

Worldwide, cappuccino came out on top being listed as the most popular in most countries. France, Indonesia, India, Spain and Switzerland were some of the countries that preferred the deliciously frothy hot beverage. 

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Espresso was the second most common caffeinated drink of choice, according to Coffeeness. It is often devoured by the most faithful coffee purists. It was also listed as the go-to coffee order in the United States. If you’ve ever been to the States you would know that filtered coffee reigns supreme, which is another reason why we’re taking this list with a grain of ground coffee. 

When it comes to Down Under the macchiato was listed as Australia’s most popular and we have to disagree. While the macchiato is a perfectly adequate coffee, Australia is a latte-ordering nation. Our baristas have mastered the art (quite literally, hello latte art) of latte making. The creamy balance of espresso, milk and a light layer of froth on the top is no easy feat and we happen to think we’re the best at it. 

Sorry macchiato, you’re cool beans, but Aussies and lattes are meant to bean. 

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