Coffee Culture and Relevance

COFFEE CULTURE AND RELEVANCE

Coffee culture and relevance. The social and cultural elements that accompany coffee consumption are referred to as coffee culture. It includes everything, including the customs and rituals around coffee use. We’ll look at what coffee culture is and why it matters in our lives in this blog post.

COFFEE CULTURE AND RELEVANCE

Importance;

Traditions and Rituals

Numerous customs and traditions that are specific to various nations and areas are part of coffee culture.  Coffee has a deeper meaning because of these customs and rituals, which also serve to strengthen our ties to our cultural past.

Social Bond

Since coffee has always been a social beverage, community and connection are valued in coffee culture. Coffee shops are becoming well-liked meeting spots where people may chat, work, and meet. Beyond the beverage itself, coffee culture encompasses the bonds and relationships that are forged around it.

Expression of Self

Another aspect of coffee culture is individual expression. Whether it’s making your own coffee at home or getting a special latte, coffee gives us a platform to showcase our creativity and personality. We are encouraged to attempt various blends and brewing techniques since coffee culture encourages experimentation and innovation.

Sustainability and Morality

In recent years, ethics and sustainability have also gained more attention in coffee culture. As people grow more conscious of the effects that coffee production has on the environment and society, they are looking for coffee that is grown and sourced sustainably. Transparency and moral business practices are highly valued in the coffee culture.

Nigeria’s consumption of coffee

Nigeria is mostly a country that drinks tea and cocoa. By 2023, it’s predicted that these two categories will represent about 40% of Nigerian consumers’ total non-alcoholic drink spending.

Additionally, despite the country’s easy access to instant coffee products, coffee consumption is still quite low overall. About 1,000 tones of coffee were consumed by Nigerian consumers in 2020, which is a little amount but represents a 23% rise over the year before.

Future

Social relationships, individual expression, and cultural legacy are all a part of coffee culture, which is a rich and varied part of our life. It gives us a means of expressing ourselves, relating to others, and connecting with our history. Ensuring that our coffee use is both pleasurable and responsible requires us to prioritize sustainability and ethics in the coffee business as we continue to embrace coffee culture.