UK's coffee capital unveiled - as Cappuccino crowned as favourite drink

According to a fresh survey Cardiff residents were the biggest coffee drinkers in the country, typically gulping down more than three cups a day, totalling over 20 cups each week.

In Wales, instant coffee reigned supreme, while Liverpudlians had a penchant for cappuccinos - the top pick among all those surveyed. Meanwhile, Londoners showed a preference for lattes.

A spokesperson for Alpro Barista, which is set to dish out complimentary coffees in Manchester and London on the 28th-29th September and 5th-6th October, commented: "It's fascinating to see the variety of coffee preferences across different cities."

"And it was particularly interesting to see the cappuccino come out on top as the favourite beating the classics like a flat white and a latte."

Southampton locals are apparently the earliest to rise, with the average person there brewing their first coffee at around 8:06am. Londoners, on the other hand, are the most inclined to choose a dairy-free milk alternative, with oat milk being the most popular choice.

The study also found that over two-thirds of people can't fathom enduring an entire day without coffee, as three-quarters consider it an essential part of their daily routine, and 38% say their initial cup of joe gets them ready for the day ahead.

When whipping up a coffee at home, it takes an average of four minutes and 22 seconds to prepare the perfect cup.

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According to data from OnePoll.com, 49% of Brits make their coffee quickly and go, but one in five have specific routines and rituals they follow when brewing up a cup. Interestingly, 31% prefer to make their drink at home while 34% enjoy buying one from a cafe.

A significant 60% believe the coffee making process impacts their overall enjoyment of the beverage.

The survey also revealed that 78% of respondents are open to trying new types of coffee, but a quarter never experiment with how they take theirs.

A spokesperson from Alpro, who will be offering recipe flavours at their roadshow, including Oat Banoffee and Strawberry Matcha, said: "We're certainly a nation of coffee drinkers, but the research has shown some can be a little hesitant to try new things."

"But this doesn't need to be the case as many may be missing out on an even better coffee by dabbling with different styles and alternatives-to-dairy that bring new flavours and textures."

"There is an ever-increasing popularity in oat drink which can bring new flavour to the old classics if people don't want to switch to an entirely different type of coffee."

"Whatever your coffee preferences may be, we're encouraging the nation to be your own barista at home and experience new coffee types and ingredients."

Top five coffee drinking cities in the UK:

Cardiff – 3.39 cups per day

Southampton – 3.35 cups per day

Glasgow – 3.14 cups per day

London – 2.90 cups per day

Leeds – 2.78 cups per day