CAFFEINE-LOVING Glasgow residents drink almost four cups of coffee in a typical day, according to new research.

Syrup makers Monin took an in-depth look into the hot beverage habits of the nation and discovered £676 is the average amount Brits now spend each year on coffee from shops and cafes – that amounts to £43,264 over a lifetime.

According to the poll, Britons consume 1,460 cups of coffee a year on average.

In Glasgow, the favourite type of coffee is latte (50 per cent), closely followed by cappuccino (42 per cent).

Caramel syrup (25 per cent) is Glasgow's favourite coffee syrup of choice, closely followed by vanilla (17 per cent).

Over 21 per cent of Glasgow residents think they have their own signature coffee, while 61 per cent claim to know more about coffee than they do about wine.

Over 60 per cent also believed going for coffee with friends is replacing boozy nights out in today’s health obsessed culture.

Lee Hyde, beverage innovation manager at Monin, said: "We are seeing a rise in coffee shops and coffee culture across the country, and this trend is being replicated in the home too.

"With coffee, the menu options are endless and with seasonal flavours on the rise and iced coffees during summer, coffees aren’t only functional they’re also the perfect fit for socialising too.”

The survey revealed the average Brit has their first cup of coffee at 8am, with 51 per cent of us now owning our own coffee machine at home.

And it would seem Brits are more adventurous than ever, with 76 per cent claiming they regularly experiment with different styles and flavours of coffee.

Over half of those who own a machine have a capsule machine, while 25 percent have a filter system and 15 percent own an espresso machine.

Lee added: "There are so many ways to enjoy coffee now with different machines and gadgets it's even easier to recreate that coffee shop experience in the comfort of your own home.

"What this study shows is there is a real thirst for coffee and people are keen to experiment and develop their signature brew.”

Britain’s favourite coffee:

1. Latte

2. Cappuccino

3. Americano

4. Mocha

5. Espresso

6. Flat White

7. Iced Coffee

8. Frappe

9. Ground

10. Double Espresso

Britain’s top five favourite coffee flavours:

1. Caramel

2. Vanilla

3. Hazelnut

4. Cinnamon

5. Salted Caramel