FX.co ★ World’s Top Coffee Cities

Addis Ababa , Ethiopia

Our first stop is Ethiopia, a place where the coffee came from. According to historical facts, the first crop of coffee beans was harvested here around 800 BC. Experts always advise tourists to try Ethiopian Macchiato. They are sure that true coffee connoisseurs will be impressed with its strong taste. Coffee lovers are also recommended to have a cup of Spriss coffee, a national drink consisting of 50% of coffee and 50% of tea. Its taste is softer than Macchiato’s.

Hanoi, Vietnam

Vietnamese coffee is a special sort of drink traditionally mixed with condensed milk and served with ice. It has both a refreshing and invigorating effect. There is a great variety of coffee in Vietnam. The country is famous for its egg coffee CA Phe (with egg yolk and whipping condensed milk), Yogurt Espresso (yogurt with black coffee topping), etc.

Milan, Italy

In this Italian city, tourists can savour the best espresso in the world. Historically, this city is the birthplace of the drink. At the 1906 Milan Fair, the world's first coffee machine was presented to the public. Remarkably, Italians drink espresso quickly while standing at the counter. To take a cup of coffee out or stay long inside is a sign of bad manners.

Portland, Maine, US

Portland is a well-known city among coffee lovers for its huge coffee scene. In Portland, you can try one of the best coffee variety in the world. A unique feature of the coffee scene in Portland is that coffee beans are roasted just before the use. This is how baristas create their own style and unique atmosphere in the coffee shops," Kathleen Pratt, co-owner of Tandem Coffee Roasters, emphasizes.

Helsinki, Finland

Finland is a paradise for coffee lovers. Finnish people consume more coffee per capita than any nation in the world. According to the Helsinki Tourism Council, three or five cups a day is normal in the country. Besides, the Finns buy almost 10 kg of roasted coffee per person per year. Finnish coffee is usually served with a sweet dessert. This meal is called Kakkukahv (i.e. coffee and cake).

Melbourne, Australia

Australia has a strong love affair with coffee too. The Austrians know a lot about coffee. The popular coffee Flat White originated here. Delicious espresso with hot milk and creamy consistency is the distinct feature of Australian coffee houses. The Australians take their coffee culture very seriously. If you want to be a part of it, buy a cup of tasty coffee and enjoy the cozy and tranquil atmosphere of Australian coffee houses. Maybe you should try more than one cup…

Portland, Oregon, US

In Portland, Oregon there is a variety of coffee shops and special tours to the coffee-related places. Tourists can visit 876 coffee houses, 152 Starbuck stores, and about 60 roasters (coffee roasting enterprises). Charming homelike small coffee shops are filled with a coffee aroma. Many people believe that Stumptown coffee is some of the best coffee in the world, while Portland is the city that created different varieties of this delicious drink.