Survey Says: Coffee Drinking Habits of the Average American

A new survey was conducted to find out the drinking habits of the average American coffee drinker.

Zagat just released their annual survey on how much coffee Americans drink.  It found that 82% of coffee drinkers say they have at least one cup every single day.  Here are six more results from the survey:

1. The average coffee drinker has 2.1 cups a day.  Men average 2.4 compared to 1.9 for women.
2. 24% of people say normal coffee is their favorite, 17% prefer lattes, 12% prefer cappuccinos, 8% like espressos, and 5% say iced coffee is their favorite.
3. 29% of people take their coffee black, 23% add half-and-half, 16% use whole milk, 15% use skim, 8% use almond milk, and 6% use soy milk.
4. 43% of people usually make their coffee at home or at work to save money, 26% go to a national chain like Starbucks, and 22% go to smaller coffee shops.
5. The average cup of coffee that's not made at home costs $3.28, which is up from $3.05 last year.
6. 25% of us always tip a barista, while 30% say it's not necessary.