The world is more or less divided when it comes to tea or coffee. The developed world, except for the United Kingdom, loves coffee, while the developing nations prefer tea.
Let's take a look at who prefers cuppa over latte.
Source: The Economist
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India
How many drank tea in 2012: 89 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 11 per cent
Although big coffee chains have entered the local market, Indians still prefer their cuppa over latte.
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Pakistan
How many drank tea in 2012: 99 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 1 per cent
With 99 per cent preferring tea, it's pretty obvious that Pakistanis aren't much in awe of coffee.
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China
How many drank tea in 2012: 98.9 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 1.1 per cent
With tea being an integral part of China's culture, it's no surprise that coffee comes a distant second.
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The United States
How many drank tea in 2012: 24.6 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 75.4 per cent
The United States, like most of the Western world, simply loves coffee.
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The United Kingdom
How many drank tea in 2012: 78.4 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 21.6 per cent
The United Kingdom is the odd one out among developed countries when it comes to tea.
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Australia
How many drank tea in 2012: 50.3 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 49.7 per cent
Australia is nearly divided in its love for the two hot drinks.
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Canada
How many drank tea in 2012: 42.3 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 57.7 per cent
Canadians love coffee but only slightly more than tea.
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Russia
How many drank tea in 2012: 77.5 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 22.5 per cent
Russia, which is more famous for its love of vodka than either of these drinks, clearly prefers tea.
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Germany
How many drank tea in 2012: 39.8 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 60.2 per cent
With 60 per cent preferring coffee, it's clear that Germans aren't too enamoured by tea.
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France
How many drank tea in 2012: 29.5 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 70.5 per cent
France, known for its sophistication and love of wine, is a nation of coffee drinkers.
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Spain
How many drank tea in 2012: 14.1 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 85.9 per cent
Coffee clearly trumps tea in the land of bullfighting and flamenco dance.
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Italy
How many drank tea in 2012: 21.6 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 78.4 per cent
Coffee clearly trumps tea in the land of pasta and fashion.
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Poland
How many drank tea in 2012: 48.7 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 51.3 per cent
Like Australia, Poland is divided when it comes to coffee and tea.
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Switzerland
How many drank tea in 2012: 69.7 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 30.3 per cent
Switzerland, famous for its natural beauty and chocolates, clearly loves coffee.
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The Netherlands
How many drank tea in 2012: 26.2 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 73.8 per cent
The Netherlands, which is well-known for its cannabis cafes, prefers coffee over tea.
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The Czech Republic
How many drank tea in 2012: 34.5 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 65.5 per cent
The Czech Republic, which has one of the heaviest alcohol drinkers in the world, is more into coffee than tea.
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Latvia
How many drank tea in 2012: 71.1 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 28.9 per cent
Latvians clearly prefer tea over coffee.
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Japan
How many drank tea in 2012: 62.6 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 37.4 per cent
Unlike most developed nations, Japan is in love with tea.
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United Arab Emirates
How many drank tea in 2012: 60.2 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 39.8 per cent
United Arab Emirates, which has a sizable South Asian and British population, begins its day with cuppa rather than latte.
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Thailand
How many drank tea in 2012: 23.4 per cent
How many drank coffee in 2012: 76.6 per cent
Unlike other developing nations, Thailand is in love with coffee.
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