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United States

The United States is the birthplace of third-wave coffee and the world's largest specialty market.

The United States pioneered the modern specialty coffee movement. From Stumptown and Intelligentsia to Blue Bottle and Counter Culture, American roasters defined third-wave coffee. Cities like Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago are global coffee capitals. The US is also the world's largest coffee importer and consumer, with a cafe culture that spans from neighborhood pour-over bars to large-scale specialty chains.

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The United States pioneered the modern specialty coffee movement. From Stumptown and Intelligentsia to Blue Bottle and Counter Culture, American roasters defined third-wave coffee. Cities like Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago are global coffee capitals. The US is also the world's largest coffee importer and consumer, with a cafe culture that spans from neighborhood pour-over bars to large-scale specialty chains.