1. Do you prefer tea or coffee?

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Maged: Hello, everyone. So if you ask me which one I prefer – tea or coffee – so, I prefer tea, especially in the morning. I usually have it with milk and, but without sugar. Through the day, I can have some cuppa and occasionally I can have a Turkish coffee.

Carmen: Every morning when I wake up, the greatest pleasure I can give myself is to drink a black coffee, very strong, without sugar, that energise me for the whole day. Its special aroma and taste will make me remember a beautiful holiday and thus I will feel pleasant the whole day.

Elena: I prefer coffee to tea for the taste but also because it gives me the energy to face the day. I always have coffee with some sugar or also with almond milk or oat milk. I really like to have a cappuccino every morning and sometimes I have an espresso after lunch.

Jo: Coffee or tea? First thing in the morning … a cup of tea and then coffee – got one here – and then later on tea and sometimes even, like, a flask of tea. This is turmeric tea, for later. So coffee or tea? Both, and all day long.

Saumen: For me, among tea and coffee, I'd like to choose coffee, because there's a reason why I used to have it every day. The reasons behind this are, like, as a teenage student, many mental health problems might come from outside, and coffee helps to reduce the chance of getting depressed. In another word, it helps to concentrate on studies more. Most importantly, it reduces the duration of sleep which helps to study for a longer period of time. Thank you.

Sally: So, I'm about to have my first coffee of the day. I'm just back from walking the dog. I'm about to start work at the computer. So this is half caffeinated, half decaf coffee. And I just have a little bit of milk in it. Not loads of milk. And so I've had, already had a cup of tea first thing in the morning, and then I take the dog for a walk and then I have coffee. I'm actually going to put this in the microwave for a minute because that coffee's cold because I made it before I went out. And then I'm going to start work.

Do you prefer tea or coffee, or do you like both? Listen to some people from different countries talking about their tea and coffee drinking habits. 

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  • Do you prefer tea or coffee?
  • How do you take it? With milk, sugar or something else?
  • Describe how you make your favourite hot drink.
  • Share a picture of your favourite hot drink.
     

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Average: 5 (12 votes)

Submitted by halazine on Thu, 14/05/2026 - 21:28

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the Most peopole  of Algeria prefer and like hot milk with coffee together in the same mug ,we have such a unique traditional mugs for that .especially whene  guest comment to our House's, its really important to serve theme coffee and hot milk withe some traditional cake.

Hi halazine,

Thank you for telling us about Algeria and that people prefer coffee. Do you have an image of these unique traditional mugs? I'd love to see one. What are they made from?

~ Tina ツ
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Submitted by mulyawatidewi on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 13:17

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hello everyone!

sometimes, if i feeling sleepy in the morning i prefer to drink coffee than tea because coffee makes me keep spirit and concentrate, usually i order ice coffee like this.

Submitted by christine_blue on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 08:15

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I love coffee, I can not imagine a morning without making a pot of coffee. If I run out of coffee, I can be quite desperate. Still, I also like tea very much, specially in winter: I love to make a pot of tea to warm up when it's cold in the house.

Hi Christine,

I love a cuppa first thing but I also have to have a coffee after my breakfast! I do limit it to two a day now and like you, I really miss it if I haven't had time to make one! What sort of tea do you enjoy? Black or green?

~ Tina ツ
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Submitted by kiranbhujaniya on Tue, 12/05/2026 - 15:26

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Hello everyone! I like coffee and tea both but i prefer tea over coffee, every morning after cleaning my house i had tea with one tablespoon sugar and cows milk, i take four cup of tea in a whole day, one cup 6'o clock in morning then 7:30 in morning and after that 4'o clock in evening and 6'o clock in evening. 

 

Thats all friends

Submitted by Nadia Khan on Mon, 11/05/2026 - 14:41

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Hi everyone! The very first thing , I prefer to take in the morning is ginger and turmeric tea with green cardamon, but I am milk tea lover, it fascinates and appeals me more than any other hot drink in the morning. That is why I take it too after having my breakfast. 

Coffee, I rarely take in the winter season,  as my stomach can not tolerate it much, I feels burning and dry tongue after taking it.  

Submitted by imiktr on Sat, 09/05/2026 - 19:52

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Hi everyone, I usually drink nothing in the morning I prefer eating fruits instead, but sometimes I get a small cup of green tea with sugar in the evening. TBH I'm not interested in the mugs collections  so any container is suitable for me .

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Submitted by Cynthiaxwx on Thu, 07/05/2026 - 03:59

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I love both, generally, I take coffee in the morning, and tea all the day.

Submitted by Ssannmm on Tue, 05/05/2026 - 10:16

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Hi Everyone!! What a question! It's difficult to choose between these delicious drinks. I love both; I usually drink a coffee early in the morning and tea throughout the day. Lately, I've tried a tea called matcha, and some mornings, instead of coffee, I drink a cup of matcha. It's delicious and really energizing! Also, I'm a mug collector because my sister loves to give me mugs as gifts, so I have a lot of funny mugs in my collection. :)

Do you have an photo's of your mugs? We'd love to see them if you do Ssannmm!
I've not tried matcha, in fact if I'm honest I'm not really sure what it is - what's in it? I think it's green, or have I got that wrong?!

~ Tina ツ
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Submitted by jaded21 on Mon, 04/05/2026 - 12:18

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I like both. It usually depends on the time of day and/or my mood. In the morning when I'm at work, I prefer coffee and when I'm not at work in the morning, I prefer tea. I also like drinking tea at night over coffee and when it's cold I will take coffee rather than tea. 

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Submitted by asem75 on Mon, 04/05/2026 - 11:31

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Hi, I'm from Bangladesh. Actually, I prefer both. When I make coffee, I use milk & sugar. Most of the time I drank a Coffee with   my favorite Mug

Submitted by Zahra joya on Mon, 04/05/2026 - 07:16

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Hi I am Zahra joya from Afghanistan.so I like coffee because it helps me feel fresh.and also l really enjoy drinking coffee in a big mug.

Submitted by cpatilo on Mon, 04/05/2026 - 00:14

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Hi everyone, good to hear from each one of you. As for me I prefer tea more than coffee. I usually have tea during my breakfast, break time and even my lunch time. I enjoy tea with sugar and milk. 

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Submitted by Vsoares on Sun, 03/05/2026 - 18:54

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For this question I prefer tea. I don't like coffee because it makes me sleepy and dizzy. I like tea specialy green tea. I normally drink tea in the morning without sugar and in the evening before going to bed.

 

I'm used to drinking Italian coffee which can be a little bit strong so I tend to have it to 'pick myself up' a bit. I'm not that fond of green tea Vsoares but I think I need to try it again as I have heard it's very good for you. Do you put anything in your green tea?

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Submitted by Suny on Sun, 03/05/2026 - 13:11

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If you ask me whether i prefer coffee or tea? My answer shall be neither. I don't like them.Once upon a time, i drank 3 to 4 cups of  coffee before exam night. If i go outside and feel sleepy i prefer tea though doesn't impact my sleep. 

Submitted by Menchita on Fri, 01/05/2026 - 16:54

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I prefer coffee to tea. It's impossible for me not drink a strong black coffee every morning. I rarely drink tea. I drink coffee in my favorite mug.

Submitted by birlo on Thu, 27/06/2024 - 21:50

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Hello everyone 

I prefer tea  i Usually drinks cup of black coffee in the morning and I drink again afternoon sometimes i drink 3 to 4 times a day I like coffee specially black coffee 

What a gorgeous cup and saucer ... is it yours birlo?

My mum loves to drink her tea out of cup and saucer but it's not as dainty as your one! Here's a picture of the one she used today!

~ Tina ツ
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Submitted by elsayed_elshazly on Thu, 20/06/2024 - 15:12

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I prefer tea with out sugar. I sometimes drink the tea before sleeping. my favourite drinking is tea with milk. this help me wake up and improve my mood for the whole day.

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Submitted by Lucesita on Tue, 18/06/2024 - 16:25

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For my both are very good, I like it this..

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Submitted by HICHEM2024 on Mon, 20/05/2024 - 00:53

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in the morning i make  a big cup of espresso to start my day with full energy and focus, about the tea i prefer to take it in the weekend's evenings with peanut or nuts.

Submitted by Mary Billi on Wed, 15/05/2024 - 16:07

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Actually I used to be the fan of both. I love the smell of coffee and also fall in love with unique textures of tea. I drank a cup of coffee at work almost every day and that's made me feel active. But Unfortunately, I faced with stomach inflammation six months ago and I avoided to eat a lot of spicy foods and caffeine. For the time being, I can eat some spicy and sour food but I don't dare to drink caffeine. That makes my stomach feel empty and hurt. In future I wish I can drink like mocha which is less caffeine drink. Wish me luck! 🤞 

Hi Mary Billi,

Thanks for your comment. Good luck with being caffeine free! Have you tried decaf coffee? I switched to it many years ago, because real coffee made me feel dizzy and made my heart race! I love the taste and smell of coffee and I find that I can get that from decaf without the side effects :-) 

Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish team)

In fact, I used to drink coffee after my 30s since I was not very fond of the bitter of the coffee. Currently,  I would say that I prefer coffee with milk and honey, especially in winter. It makes feel more active and confident to fulfill my duties during the day. However, I have realised that after drinking coffee I had had some stomach inflammation and I cannot sleep at night easily. I totally agree with you and I wish all the best for your health.

Submitted by cittàutopica on Tue, 14/05/2024 - 18:40

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Decisively I prefer coffee; I don't like tea. In the morning, when I get up, I drink a "cappuccino"  in a large cup, with a quarter of milk, a small cup of coffee, biscuits and  muesli. After the lunch I drink a small cup of coffee.

Submitted by Lei-lala on Sun, 12/05/2024 - 20:19

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If you ask me which I prefer coffee or tea, my answer is always coffee.  Coffee gives me energy and enthusiasm for any activity.  It chears my spirit up.  I drink 2 cups of coffee in the morning with or without milk, sometimes even with lemon and a little sugar.  During the day, I drink a couple of cups of coffee, and in the evening, of course, tea so that I can fall asleep.

Submitted by Learnenglish2025 on Sun, 12/05/2024 - 10:16

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I prefer coffee over tea. I like my coffee black with a splash of almond milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. To make my favorite hot drink, I first grind fresh coffee beans and brew them in a French press. Once the coffee is ready, I pour it into a mug and add a small amount of almond milk. I finish it off with a pinch of cinnamon for some extra flavor.

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Submitted by wavila2015 on Sat, 11/05/2024 - 20:05

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I enjoy drink coffe every moring, specially the colombian coffee with some sugar. 

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Submitted by Sunniroh on Fri, 10/05/2024 - 04:38

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For me, I would say I prefer tea especially Thai tea with milk. That's very amazing I need to drink almost everyday to not feel sleepy when I'm working. I want to try to drink coffee too but it bitter I'm not enjoy when I drink it. 

Hi Sunniroh,
Your cup of Thai tea looks delicious. Does it have spices in it? If so, which ones?

Best wishes,
Jo (LearnEnglish team)

Submitted by ennasanaa24 on Thu, 09/05/2024 - 21:31

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Hello kind people

In my country tea is the hot drink that we love the most its a habits to drink one or two cup of tea at the morning whole the day but for me i prefer also tea to coffee i drink coffee sometimes when i am out with my friends but usually i drink tea especially Maghrebi mint tea

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Submitted by nahda.nabila on Thu, 09/05/2024 - 16:02

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well, if you asked me which one I prefer, I would say tea for sure. Because there were times when I drank coffee it made my stomach uncomfortable. I love black tea with a little sugar, whether it's hot or cold. But milk tea is one of my favorites too.

Submitted by learning_gab on Tue, 07/05/2024 - 13:11

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I like tea and coffee, but coffee is my prefer drink in the morning! I like it strong and without sugar :) 

Before I go to bed, I like drink a mug of tea, camomila's flavor.

Submitted by No Me on Mon, 06/05/2024 - 10:37

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As for me, I love drinking both tea and coffee. Actually, tea is a trademark of my city I lived. Most people in my city usually drink tea in the morning.

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Submitted by vidguk on Sun, 05/05/2024 - 13:15

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Hello anyone 

I can tell you about my tips ))

In the morning I prefer coffee = one big cup of coffee, but in the day or  in the evening I prefer tea. Usually it's black tea, but sometimes it's green tea

 

Submitted by kasha on Sat, 04/05/2024 - 21:31

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Personally, I like to drink tea and I can consider myself a tea person, but I prefer to drink hot cocoa and Nescafe, and both of them taste like magic if you make it with  milk and sugar. 

Submitted by realfarahani on Sat, 04/05/2024 - 11:43

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If you ask me, definitely I'm choosing tea, because in my opinion using much caffeine is not healthy for our body...

Hi  realfarahani,
Thanks for sharing a picture. What sort of tea is it? Mint tea or another herb tea?
Best wishes,

Jo (LearnEnglish team)

I prefer  tea. I don't like coffe, it makes me feel sleepy and dizzi. 

But tea I have at breakfast. I normally drink a green tea. 

Also I drink tea before going to bed.

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Submitted by SA.J on Fri, 03/05/2024 - 09:58

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I’m not a coffee person but I prefer tea and other herbs and I like to drink it during the day. 

 

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Submitted by Grishild on Thu, 02/05/2024 - 17:46

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The most of the time I prefer coffee in the mornings or in the evenings, sometimes in the afternoon when the weather is cold.

Submitted by Nakeme on Thu, 02/05/2024 - 16:50

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I always drink tea, which I prefer to coffee, and I usaually use tea bags or tea leaves.

I simply boil water and pour it on my teapot where the tea bag or leaves already is.

I drink my tea without sugar or milk as I like to smell and feel the natural flavour of it.

I love to buy and try different types of flavour.

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Submitted by Fcnormand on Thu, 02/05/2024 - 15:56

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Hi every one, I love drink my coffee every morning.  I have a little machine in my house, So I doing my self my own espresso.  I love drink my espresso in my little  coffee cup,  Its so cute, your color is white whit orange and the plate have the shape like a flower.  Also i confesse that the coffee is my favorite hot drink and I drink all the time. 

Regards 

Felipe

Submitted by backey on Thu, 02/05/2024 - 14:49

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I like both of them, but I always drink a cup of coffee in the morning to wake up. When I'm in a cafe, I often order a cappuccino in winter or iced coffee in summer. I prefer bitter coffee to sour one. Speaking of tea, one of my favorite Japanse brand produces many kind of flavors; fruits, flowers, and so on. I like tea with sweet scent, because it makes me relax.

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Submitted by Nelu on Thu, 02/05/2024 - 14:46

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Hi ! I prefer the black coffee in the morning and the plants tea in the afternoon and evening.