What does your coffee say about you?

Your choice of cappuccino can possibly be reflective of your personality.

LONDON: Coffee is one of the most loved drinks around the globe, especially in the winter when people literally depend on it for warmth, to say nothing of those who are dependent on their morning shot of caffeine to wake up. However, aside from providing the often-needed early morning boost, the type of coffee people link to drink can also reveal a lot about their personality, according to a recent study.

Clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula analysed the preferences of 1,000 coffee lovers and examined common personality styles and psychological traits, looking specifically at introversion and extroversion, patience, perfectionism, warmth, vigilance, sensitivity and social boldness, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

In her results, Durvasula found that those with a penchant for black coffee are typically purist, no-nonsense individuals with a tendency to prefer the simple life, although they can also be abrupt, impatient and even averse to change.

In contrast, latte drinkers tend to be intent on pleasing others, but could also show slightly more neurotic attributes.

Cappuccino drinkers are usually perfectionists and are perhaps the most high-demanding personalities. The research also says that such drinkers are very obsessive and controlling, overly sensitive and health-conscious.

Instant coffee drinkers seemed to display more laid-back characteristics as per the findings of her study. However, personality traits associated with this group included a predisposition to procrastinate and put off things that need to be done.

Finally, those who prefer their coffee cold and sweet were considered socially bold trend-setters, who can be reckless. So, determine your most preferred type of coffee and discover your inner traits!  

Published in The Express Tribune, January 14^th, 2014.

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