The average UK coffee drinker will sip on almost 18,000 litres - or 62,000 mug-fulls - of coffee over their lifetime.<br /><br />A poll of 2,000 adults, who consume coffee, found they enjoy an average of three cups a day, with 7am being the most popular time for the first brew.<br /><br />As many as 41 per cent revealed they struggle to function properly until they’ve had their first caffeine kick.<br /><br />But it’s a case of cappucci-NO when it comes to trying something new - with 43 per cent of consumers admitting they've ordered the same coffee for 21 years.<br /><br />Following the study, Breville, which commissioned the research, has opened a pop-up 'Spill The Beans' café to inspire coffee fans to be more adventurous with the drink.<br /><br />And the home appliances brand has also created a quiz where coffee lovers can put their knowledge of the beverage to the test.<br /><br />Spokesperson for the brand, Iain Stuart-Crush, said: "As the study shows, UK consumers can't get enough of coffee.<br /><br />"As anyone who loves a cup will tell you, it very quickly becomes an established part of our daily routines.<br /><br />"But it’s interesting to see how many people aren’t sure whether they’re making the best out of their coffee at home.<br /><br />"Perhaps this is why so many people prefer to leave it in the hands of the baristas more often than not.<br /><br />"We want to show consumers that they can make delicious, barista quality coffee from their kitchen with our latest espresso machine innovation."<br /><br />The most popular type of coffee among those polled is latte (21 per cent), followed by cappuccino (20 per cent), americano (18 per cent) and flat white (15 per cent).<br /><br />But nearly 74 per cent admitted they have no idea which type of coffee bean is used to make their favourite cuppa.<br /> <br />And while 80 per cent have heard of the Arabica variety, many don’t recognise the three other popular types.<br /><br />A third have heard of Robusta, but only nine per cent know of Liberica and just eight per cent are familiar with Excelsa.<br /><br />Surprisingly, the study, carried out through OnePoll, found 51 per cent don’t know the difference between a cold brew and an iced coffee.<br /><br />The key difference being cold brew is made from coffee grounds, steeped in cold water for 12 hours, whereas iced coffee is cooled regular coffee.<br /><br />Using the new Breville Barista Signature Espresso Maker, founder of Artisan Coffee Co. Ashley Palmer-Watts, gave visitors to the pop-up café with coffee making advice.<br /><br />He said: “People often find themselves sticking to the same coffee they’ve been drinking for years, not fully exploring the rich world of coffee.<br /><br />"It was great to be at the Spill the Beans Café with Breville to help coffee-lovers master the art of homebrewing and teaching people all about the depth of coffee.<br /><br />"I want to help people understand their coffee choices and give them the confidence to explore different ways of drinking coffee including from the comfort of their own home.”<br /><br />ASHLEY PALMER-WATTS' TIPS FOR CREATING THE PERFECT COFFEE AT HOME:<br /><br />START WITH A WARM MUG<br /><br />Run it under hot water before making your coffee, to keep your coffee piping hot for longer<br /><br />LEARN TO ‘TAMP’<br /><br />When using an espresso machine, tamping is essential to ensure the coffee bed is level.<br /><br />If it’s not level, the water won’t run through it evenly, resulting in an uneven extraction.<br /><br />Tamp down firmly until the grounds aren’t moving down anymore, then check the tamp is level with the rim of the basket.<br /><br />FREEZE YOUR COFFEE BEANS<br /><br />This helps maintain the freshness of the beans to make them last double the length of time.<br /><br />Once you’ve defrosted the beans, don’t re-freeze them, and make sure they’re sealed to keep them fresh.
