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Coffee and tea popular

Coffee and tea popular

Coffee and tea are the most popular of all drinks in the Netherlands.

The average Dutch person drinks about four to five cups of coffee and tea a day † This is apparent from research by the Dutch Association of Soft Drinks, Waters, Juices (FWS).

In the Netherlands it turns out we drink enough † In addition to coffee and tea, we drink an average of 1.7 liters per person per day. Without alcohol this is 1.5 liters.

In addition to the hot drinks, the Dutch often drink water, more than two glasses a day (413 ml) to be exact. Water is an important source of moisture for all age groups. Tap water is the most commonly drunk type of water with 81 percent.