The bar chart shows percentages from a study of residents who purchased coffee and tea, in five metropolitan areas of Australia, within the last four weeks. Overall, the highest percentages of purchasers were for coffee and tea bought in coffee stores, followed by instant coffee, and then fresh coffee.
Looking first at consumers of tea or coffee at cafes, the highest proportions were in Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart, which all recorded a little over 60%. This was followed by just over 55% in Brisbane, and then approximately 50% In Adelaide, which was the only city where this category was not the highest.
Turning to instant coffee, Brisbane and Hobart had the highest proportions at a little under 55% of residents. Adelaide was next with 50%, which accounted for their highest proportion for all types of purchases. Sydney and Melbourne had the lowest at a little over 45%, each.
Finally, the highest proportion of fresh coffee consumers were in Sydney and Melbourne, which were both approximately 43%. Hobart followed with about 40%, and Brisbane and Adelaide had the lowest at approximately 35%.