Blog Summary:
This blog explores Florida’s diverse coffee culture, highlighting consumer preferences for both iced and hot coffee drinks across different regions of the state. While cappuccino is the most popular coffee drink overall, regional favorites like Café Cubano in Miami and espresso in Jacksonville show how local cultures influence coffee preferences. Other standout favorites include lattes in St. Petersburg and cappuccinos in Orlando. Learn more with Ellianos.
The average American coffee drinker consumes just over 3 cups of brew every single day, according to the National Coffee Association. But as every java afficionado knows, not every coffee is created equally, and consumer tastes vary widely when it comes to preferred drink choices.
In Florida, even though the most popular coffee drink overall is the cappuccino, tastes vary widely on more micro levels. For instance, in Miami and other regions of South Florida, due to Cuban cultural influence, drinks like the Cafecito, cortado, and café Cubano reigns supreme.
And of course we can’t forget how popular iced coffee drinks are, given Florida’s heat. So, what exactly are people drinking in Florida when it comes to coffee? Here’s a list of Florida’s best iced coffee drinks and best hot coffee drinks, according to consumer preference in various regions of the state.
Preferred Coffee in Florida by Geographic Location
The best coffee in South Florida, according to local tastes, is not the best coffee in central Florida or the gulf coast. Here’s what coffee drinkers in each area of the Sunshine State prefer to drink, according to a study highlighted in TCPalm.
1. Miami: Black Coffee & Café Cubano
If you ever have the chance to do a walking cultural tour of Miami, you will probably hear a lot about the popularity of the cafe Cubano due to the cultural diffusion prevalent between Miami and nearby Cuba. While this and other Cuban-derived drinks like the cortado and Cafecito are certainly popular in South Florida, according to the data, the most popular java drink in this region is actually black coffee. Surprise!
2. Jacksonville: Espresso
What does one of Sabrina Carpenter’s most popular songs of 2024 have in common with Jacksonville’s favorite drink? Espresso.
You’re sure to find folks all across Jacksonville sipping this supercharged and highly-concentrated coffee drink while singing the song of the same name…
3. Tampa: Cappuccino & Espresso
The coffee culture in Tampa is fairly diverse, with java drinkers there preferring cappuccino overall, but also drinking a lot of espresso.
4. St. Petersburg: Latte
Though St. Petersburg is technically a part of Tampa Bay, residents have a favorite coffee drink that is quite different from anywhere else in Florida ─ and you might say that love it a lot latte… That’s right, according to the data, residents of St. Pete love their lattes (both hot and iced).
5. Orlando: Cappuccino
In central Florida, where influence of “The Mouse” is prevalent and the city is truly beautiful, residents enjoy drinking cappuccinos most, according to the data. Of course, as with other parts of Florida, you’ll always find plenty of people sipping on iced drinks like iced coffee and cold brew.
Get Caffeinated at an Ellianos Near You
What’s your favorite coffee drink? Try it today at an Ellianos near you!
Good news if you’re a Dunnellon resident looking for a caffeine fix: Ellianos recently opened a new Dunnellon location!
