In Portugal, every street corner has a caf\u00e9, and every small town and village has a Caf\u00e9 Central that doubles as a meeting point.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Yes, caf\u00e9 culture<\/a> is quite strong in this country, and going out for coffee is often used more as an excuse to catch up than to enjoy the delights of the caffeinated hot drink. Although, the combination of both is nice. The good news is that you don\u2019t need to be an expert to know how to order coffee in Portugal. The better news is that we at Devour Lisbon put together some tips on how to do it like a local.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Coffee Culture in Portugal<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First things first, let\u2019s address some facts around coffee in Portugal. Local coffee brands import green coffee beans, mostly from South American and African countries, which are then roasted in Portugal. The country doesn\u2019t grow coffee, except for a tiny village on S. Jorge Island (Azores)<\/a> where a local has a small plantation, the only one in Europe.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The roasting expertise dates back to the 18th century, which led to perfecting the techniques and the blends. Most countries prefer 100% Arabica coffee beans for their espressos, making the drink creamier and more fragrant. Portugal, however, uses a mix of Arabica and Robusta beans, slowly roasted. A typical Portuguese espresso, when brewed right, is full-bodied, less acid, and feels \u201cthicker.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n