Coffee reference
Coffee statistics: U.S. drinking, buying, and brewing habits
Current coffee data for writers, coffee lovers, and anyone looking for a reliable view of how America drinks coffee.
Last updated August 18, 2026
The numbers
Eight coffee statistics worth knowing
These figures come from the National Coffee Association's nationally representative consumer research. Each statistic below links directly to the release that published it, so the context stays close to the number.
195M
Statistic 01
American adults drink coffee each week
The Spring 2026 survey puts weekly coffee drinking at nearly 195 million U.S. adults.
National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends, April 14, 2026
66%
Statistic 02
Had coffee in the past day
Past-day coffee drinking has held at 66% of U.S. adults since 2022.
National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends, April 14, 2026
82%
Statistic 03
Had coffee prepared at home
In the same 2026 survey, 28% of past-day coffee drinkers had coffee prepared away from home.
National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends, April 14, 2026
58%
Statistic 04
Had specialty coffee in the past week
That is up from 53% in 2022, a 9.4% increase in weekly specialty coffee drinking.
National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends, April 14, 2026
45%
Statistic 05
Had an espresso-based drink in the past week
Past-week espresso-based beverage consumption rose from 40% in 2022 to 45% in 2026.
National Coffee Association, Spring 2026 National Coffee Data Trends, April 14, 2026
48%
Statistic 06
Had specialty coffee in the past day
The Fall 2025 report put daily specialty coffee drinking ahead of traditional coffee, at 48% versus 41%.
National Coffee Association, Fall 2025 National Coffee Data Trends, September 9, 2025
31%
Statistic 07
Of coffee consumed was cold, iced, or frozen blended
That share came from the June 2025 survey, compared with 23% in the January 2025 survey.
National Coffee Association, Fall 2025 National Coffee Data Trends, September 9, 2025
14%
Statistic 08
Of at-home coffee drinkers bought coffee online
Grocery stores remained the leading source, followed by mass merchandisers and online coffee shopping.
National Coffee Association, Fall 2025 National Coffee Data Trends, September 9, 2025
What it means
Coffee is both a home ritual and a changing daily habit.
At-home brewing remains central, while specialty coffee, espresso drinks, and cold coffee continue to make room for more ways to drink it. For a practical starting point at home, explore the cold brew ratio guide or browse the coffee collection.
Methodology and sources
How to use this page
Source selection
Every figure on this page is drawn from a named National Coffee Association release and is linked beside the statistic it supports. Figures are not estimates from Morning Brew Online.
Survey context
The Spring 2026 report was conducted by Dig Insights from January 5 to January 20, 2026, using a nationally representative sample of 1,850 Americans age 18 and older.
Update cadence
This page is reviewed monthly and refreshed when a source publishes newer comparable figures. Individual statistic anchors stay in place so citations remain useful over time.
Cite this page
Morning Brew Online. “Coffee Statistics: U.S. Drinking, Buying, and Brewing Habits.” Updated August 18, 2026. https://morningbrewonline.com/coffee-statistics/