This chart shows average daily coffee consumption in the UK broken down by generational cohort, from Generation Z through to Traditionalists, based on data from Roast & Post.

About: UK Coffee Consumption Per Day by Generation

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This chart shows average daily coffee consumption in the UK broken down by generational cohort, from Generation Z through to Traditionalists, based on data from Roast & Post.

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UK coffee consumption rises steadily with age, starting at just 0.5 cups per day for Generation Z and climbing to 2.2 cups for both Baby Boomers and Traditionalists. The steepest jump occurs between Millennials and Generation X, where average consumption more than doubles from 1.3 to 2.1 cups. Consumption then plateaus at 2.2 cups for the two oldest cohorts. This pattern suggests that coffee drinking is a habit that deepens over time, with younger generations yet to reach their peak consumption levels. The low figure for Generation Z may reflect both age and the growing popularity of alternative beverages among younger consumers.

Data source: Roast & Post

Key Findings

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Baby Boomers (53-71) leads with 2 in All Time.

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Average value in All Time: 2 · median: 2.

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Gap in All Time: Baby Boomers (53-71) is 4.4× larger than Generation Z (under 20).

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UK Coffee Consumption Per Day by Generation

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Data Points

5 categories · 1 year

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Top Value

2.20

Baby Boomers (53-71)

Average Cups Per Day · All Time

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Average Cups Per Day

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Period

All Time

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Category Rankings

Average Cups Per Day · All Time

#	Category	All Time
🥇	Baby Boomers (53-71)	2.20
🥈	Traditionalists (72+)	2.20
🥉	Generation X (38-52)	2.10
4	Millennials (20-37)	1.30
5	Generation Z (under 20)	0.50

Statistical Summary — Average Cups Per Day · All Time

2.20

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0.50

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What This Data Shows

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Generation Z (under 20)

Recorded 0.50 Average Cups Per Day in All Time.

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Millennials (20-37)

Recorded 1.30 Average Cups Per Day in All Time.

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Generation X (38-52)

Recorded 2.10 Average Cups Per Day in All Time.

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Baby Boomers (53-71)

Recorded 2.20 Average Cups Per Day in All Time.

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Traditionalists (72+)

Recorded 2.20 Average Cups Per Day in All Time.

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Full Data Table

5 records across 1 year

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Category	Metric	All Time
Generation Z (under 20)	Average Cups Per Day	0.50
Millennials (20-37)	Average Cups Per Day	1.30
Generation X (38-52)	Average Cups Per Day	2.10
Baby Boomers (53-71)	Average Cups Per Day	2.20
Traditionalists (72+)	Average Cups Per Day	2.20