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Coffee, tea and soft drinks

What to drink in 120 destinations

Coffee is the easy part; the rest of the drinks menu is where a place shows its habits. These guides cover 240 coffees and 245 everyday drinks, from espresso and filter coffee to tea, juice and sweet cold drinks.

485 drink pages 240 coffees 245 other drinks Full drinks index

Each country card opens a drinks guide with coffee, other drinks, cost bands and ordering notes. For a single alphabetical list of every drink page, use the complete drinks index.

Africa

From the Maghreb to southern Africa: spice routes, grilled meats, stews and a deep bakery tradition.

East Asia

Noodle shops, rice bowls, tea culture and bakery counters that reward a slow breakfast.

Southeast Asia

Street stalls, herb-heavy salads, coconut curries and some of the world's best coffee.

South Asia

Flatbreads, lentil dal, rice plates and a tea-and-coffee culture built for conversation.

Central Asia

Bread ovens, lamb, noodles and a tea house tradition that stretches along the Silk Road.

West Asia & the Middle East

Mezze, charcoal grills, sesame sweets and coffee served in small, serious cups.

Southern Europe

Olive oil, tomatoes, cured pork, strong coffee and long lunches by the water.

Western Europe

Bread, butter, cheese and pastry traditions that change every few hundred kilometres.

Northern Europe

Rye bread, cured fish, cardamom buns and coffee that keeps the winter at bay.

Eastern Europe

Dumplings, fermented vegetables, dark bread and a strong home-cooking tradition.

North America

Regional comfort food, immigrant kitchens and a coffee scene that never stops.

Central America & the Caribbean

Corn, beans, tropical fruit, grilled seafood and coffee grown on volcanic slopes.

South America

Grilled beef, maize, potatoes, tropical juice and serious coffee traditions.

Oceania

Pacific produce, modern cafe culture and a relaxed approach to eating outdoors.