Coffee Culture

"Coffee culture describes a social atmosphere or series of associated social behaviors that depends heavily upon coffee, particularly as a social lubricant. The term also refers to the diffusion and adoption of coffee as a widely consumed stimulant by a culture. In the late 20th century, particularly in the Western world and urbanized centers around the globe, espresso has been an increasingly dominant form. People that participate in cafe culture are sometimes referred to as "cafe au laiters" and "espressonites"

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What beats me is how coffee house after coffee house opens on our road - over 50 places to buy a coffee they tell me. And they all end up busy. This Costa has just opened, less than 500 yards from another Costa.