Coffee consumption trends in France

In late July 2026 French coffee culture was reported to be undergoing several parallel shifts. An initial snapshot highlighted a move toward specialty beans, artisan roasts and traceable, often organic or fair‑trade, origins, with slow‑brew methods regaining popularity at home and in cafés. Nutrition experts questioned the long‑standing belief that coffee causes dehydration and cited a large UK study linking preparation method to lower all‑cause and cardiovascular mortality, especially for filter‑brewed coffee.

A follow‑up snapshot placed these modern preferences in a historical context, noting the dramatic decline from half a million early‑20th‑century drinking establishments to just 35‑40 000 today, while still confirming that coffee remains the world’s second‑most consumed beverage in France. Seasonal hot‑weather demand has driven a surge in cold coffee drinks—affogato, iced espresso, almond‑milk “caffè leccese” and cold‑brew—spurred by chefs and coffee brands sharing recipes online.