Three-quarters of us drink coffee: What your choice of coffee says about you

Judging on the coffee we drink, Irish people are social animals full of life, energy, and positivity.

A survey of 1,000 Irish consumers undertaken by the Irish Coffee Council with Amárach Research found that three-quarters of Irish adults drink coffee, with cappuccino being the most popular choice (30%), followed by Americano (27%), café latte (22%), and espresso (10%).

The survey found that coffee drinkers are more extroverted than non-coffee drinkers and can easily become bored without other people around.

Coffee drinkers enjoy social situations and even seek them out since they enjoy being around people.

If you didn’t know it, the coffee you drink may be a reflection of your personality. The study found:

- Americano drinkers tend to be crowd-pleasers who are generally considered outgoing and sociable. They actively seek out new personal engagements and thrive in groups. However, they are more likely than others to be somewhat moody and unpredictable with their emotions;

- Cappuccino is the most popular coffee choice and the people who drink this style of coffee are full of life, energy, and positivity. Cappuccino drinkers are likely to be seen as kind and considerate;

- Latte drinkers tend to be more reserved than others, preferring to create close personal relationships in intimate settings rather than socialising in larger groups. They are also seen as helpful and generous with their time;

- Those who add a sprinkle of chocolate to their coffee of choice seek out new experiences and love to meet new people. They tend to be spontaneous and prefer to take the world as it comes;

- Espresso drinkers are notably different to other coffee drinkers. They tend to be disorganised and spontaneous. They enjoy their own company and enjoy thinking, and exploring their thoughts and feelings. They are introverted but they have no difficulty speaking with others — they just prefer their own company.

A spokesperson for the Irish Coffee Council, Conor Maguire, said it was an “exciting time for coffee” in Ireland.

“With rising consumer confidence and more people back in work, we’re finding people are drinking more coffee and we expect this to continue to grow,” he said.

“Whether it’s instant, espresso, or filter, Irish people have embraced coffee like never before.

“Last year, 3,992 tonnes of coffee were consumed in Ireland and Dublin will host Ireland’s first Coffee and Tea Festival this September,” he said.