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Americans keep favorite fun coffee orders secret — out of fear they’ll be judged: survey

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Americans keep favorite fun coffee orders secret — out of fear they’ll be judged: survey. (2026, October 1). New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/lifestyle/americans-keep-unusual-coffee-orders-a-secret-fear-of-judgment-from-others-survey-claims/

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A recent survey of 1,586 American coffee drinkers found that nearly a quarter keep their unique coffee orders secret due to fear of judgment. Respondents shared elaborate preferences such as adding maple syrup, peanuts, or even butter to their drinks. The poll also revealed changing drinking habits, with only 39% consuming coffee in the morning compared to 46% who prefer afternoon and evening sips. Additionally, the survey explored what qualifies as coffee, finding high acceptance for beverages like frappuccinos and espresso tonics but less approval for items such as "pink drink" and eggnog lattes.

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Talker Research conducted a survey of 1,586 U.S. coffee drinkers, revealing that nearly 23% keep favorite but unconventional coffee orders secret due to fear of judgment. Participants shared unique preferences such as adding maple syrup and peanuts or using caramel drizzle with espresso. The study also showed that only 39% drink coffee in the morning, while 46% prefer afternoon or evening consumption, particularly among millennials and Gen Xers. Additionally, most respondents (58%) favored medium roast coffee, with equal splits for light and dark roasts at 21% each, and just 14% preferring black coffee.

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The poll of 1,586 U.S. coffee drinkers found nearly a quarter (23%) equally have coffee orders they only get in secret, due to believing they themselves would be judged. asserted

they → find → orders

One respondent swears by adding maple syrup and peanuts before adding in coffee. asserted

respondent → swear → coffee

Another likes to start with a black tea base, adding coffee on top. asserted

Another → like → top

One person said they like to add caramel drizzle and a sprinkle of cinnamon directly to a double-shot of espresso — no milk. asserted

they → say → espresso

And one respondent shared a particularly precise recipe: “I love [adding] blueberry, butter pecan, extra light and sweet, with whipped cream and cold foam.” asserted

I → share → cream

Another shared their equally impressive, if overly-sugary, coffee order: “Double espresso with five sugars and a teaspoon of butter, extra whipped cream and caramel syrup.” asserted

Another → share → butter

Conducted by Talker Research, the survey also found coffee is no longer a morning beverage, as only 39% drink it in the morning — 46% prefer to drink coffee in the afternoon and evenings, especially among half of millennials and Gen Xers polled. asserted

% → conduct → millennials

Over half (58%) said they like a nice, medium roast coffee, and 42% are equally split between preferring light (21%) and dark (21%) roast coffee. asserted

% → say → coffee

Only 14% like their coffee black. asserted

% → like → coffee

The rest said they prefer some amount of cream or sugar: 35% adding just a little cream and 33% adding just a little sugar. asserted

they → say → sugar

Many shared what else they like to add to their coffee: marshmallows, cinnamon, salt, caramel, and even honey. asserted

they → share → coffee

Respondents were also asked whether or not some recently popularized beverages can be considered coffee. asserted

beverages → ask → ?

According to them, the world of coffee can now include frappuccinos (78%), espresso tonics (69%), nitro cold brew (67%), pumpkin spice lattes (67%), chai (56%), and caffeinated “refreshers” (51%). uncertain

world → accord → frappuccinos

However, the “not coffee” list includes “pink drink” (69%), “chaider” — a mix of chai and apple cider (65%) and eggnog lattes (54%). asserted

list → include → chai

Talker Research surveyed 1,586 Americans who drink coffee who have access to the internet; the survey was commissioned, administered, and conducted online by Talker Research between Sept. 23 and Sept. 28, 2026. asserted

survey → survey → Sept.

Americans keep favorite fun coffee orders secret — out of fear they’ll be judged: survey

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