The bar chart illustrates the coffee and tea buying and drinking habits of residents in five Australian cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Hobart.
Overall, the majority of people in all five cities prefer visiting cafés for their coffee or tea rather than buying it to prepare at home. Instant coffee is more popular than fresh coffee in most cities, except for Sydney and Melbourne, where both types of coffee are similarly preferred.
In terms of visiting cafés, Melbourne and Hobart lead with approximately 64% and 63% of their populations engaging in this activity over the past four weeks, respectively. Sydney is close behind with around 61%, while Brisbane and Adelaide have slightly lower figures, at 55% and 49% respectively.
When it comes to buying fresh coffee, Sydney has the highest percentage of consumers at 44%, followed closely by Melbourne at 43%. However, this figure drops significantly in Brisbane and Adelaide, where only about 34% of the population purchased fresh coffee. Hobart falls in between, with 38% of its residents opting for fresh coffee.
For instant coffee, Hobart stands out with the highest consumption rate, at 54%. Brisbane and Adelaide follow, with 52% and 50% of their populations buying instant coffee. Sydney and Melbourne have lower percentages, with 46% and 48% respectively.