Originally posted by savoche I just learnt that caffeine can increase one's sense of motivation (yeah, trying to motivate myself to do some work...). Complete hogwash, of course, since it sent me off to find out how much coffee we actually consume - and that didn't really help me getting any work done
Anyway, I guess it is probably more correct to say that caffeine is essential to survive long and dark winters, the top cunsumers being
1. Finland - 12kg per capita per year
2. Norway - 9.9
3. Iceland - 9
4. Denmark - 8.7
5. Netherlands - 8.4
6. Sweden - 8.2
(I'm guessing the Dutch need to clear their heads.)
More at
Mapped: The countries that drink the most coffee And number 10?
10 – Canada: 6.5 kg per capita
Canada stands out as the only non-European country to make the list of the world's top ten coffee producers. From east to west, Canadians love their coffee. Although popular chains are common across the country, every city in Canada is often home to a number of independent shops as well. The drink is so popular in this country of 33 million that the Coffee Association of Canada calls it the most commonly consumed beverage in the country.
Despite the prevalence of coffee shops in Canada, many Canadians prefer to drink their coffee at home. Cold weather and long winters have been stated as a popular pull factor, drawing residents into the allure of the hot brown beverage.