Coffee isnt consumed as a morning pick-me-up by many of the world’s longest-living people.

Here, a glimpse into the Blue Zones coffee habits.

In Nicoya, coffee is sort of a national beverage, and it is consumed throughout the day.

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However, their coffee tends to be very weak compared to, say, Starbucks, he says.

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Ikaria, Greece

In Ikaria, Greece, coffee hasnt always been the go-to drink of choice.

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Blue Zones expert and author ofThe Blue Zones Secrets for Longer Living

However, he notes that coffee culture is starting to catch on.

More and more, the people on the island are adopting coffee habits.

Most of what they drink in Ikaria is a Turkish-style coffee, which is finely ground.

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Its often served in tiny cups and is very strong, Buettner says.

Sardinia mostly has Italys coffee habits.

If you go out for a coffee, youre going to see cappuccino or espresso.

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Its not consumed as much in the house, Buettner says.

Okinawa, Japan

Finding devout coffee drinkers in Okinawa is rarer.

Green teais the most popular variety in Okinawa.

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Blue Zones expert and author ofThe Blue Zones Secrets for Longer Living

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