The provided bar chart presents data on the coffee and tea buying and drinking behaviors of residents in five major Australian cities, based on a recent survey.
Overall, there was a notable preference for consuming coffee and tea at cafes in all cities except Adelaide, where instant coffee was favored. The least common habit across all cities was purchasing fresh coffee. Melbourne and Hobart stood out with the highest percentage of cafe-goers among the five cities, while Brisbane and Sydney followed closely. Adelaide had the lowest preference for coffee or tea outside and the lowest percentage of residents buying fresh coffee.
Melbourne and Hobart boasted the highest percentage of cafe patrons at approximately 64%, with Sydney and Brisbane trailing at around 61% and 56%, respectively. In contrast, Adelaide had just under 45% of residents opting for coffee or tea at cafes, significantly lower than the other cities. The purchase of fresh coffee was below 45% across all cities, with Brisbane and Adelaide recording the lowest figures at slightly under 35%.
Hobart led in the purchase of instant coffee with the highest percentage, closely followed by Brisbane at around 54% and 53%, respectively. In the remaining cities, less than half of the population bought instant coffee, indicating a lower preference for this option compared to fresh coffee and cafe visits.