European Coffee

Coffee is an important part of European culture and is enjoyed in many different forms across the continent. In general, European coffee tends to be stronger and more highly caffeinated than coffee from other regions of the world. This is because coffee beans grown in Europe are often roasted for a longer period of time, which leads to a stronger flavour.

In many European countries, coffee is enjoyed as an espresso, which is a small, concentrated shot of coffee that is made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans. Espresso is the base for many popular coffee drinks, such as cappuccinos, lattes, and Americanos.

In addition to espresso, there are also many other types of coffee that are popular in Europe. For example, in Turkey, coffee is often served in a small cup with sugar and is accompanied by a glass of water. In Italy, coffee is often served as an espresso with a small amount of steamed milk, known as a macchiato.

Member States

There are currently 50 member states in the European Union:

  1. Austria
  2. Belgium
  3. Bulgaria
  4. Croatia
  5. Cyprus
  6. Czech Republic
  7. Denmark
  8. Estonia
  9. Finland
  10. France
  11. Germany
  12. Greece
  13. Hungary
  14. Ireland
  15. Italy
  16. Latvia
  17. Lithuania
  18. Luxembourg
  19. Malta
  20. Netherlands
  21. Poland
  22. Portugal
  23. Romania
  24. Slovakia
  25. Slovenia
  26. Spain
  27. Sweden

 

There are also 3 non-EU European countries that are part of the European Economic Area (EEA) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA):

  1. Iceland
  2. Liechtenstein
  3. Norway

 

There are also 6 European countries that are candidates for EU membership:

  1. Albania
  2. Montenegro
  3. North Macedonia
  4. Serbia
  5. Turkey
  6. Kosovo (recognised as a sovereign state by some EU member states)

 

Additionally, there are 2 special territories of EU member states that are considered part of the EU:

  1. Åland Islands (Finland)
  2. Faroe Islands (Denmark)