How many cups of coffee do you drink in a day?

They say a dog is man’s best friend, but we’d argue coffee deserves that title just as much. Without coffee, RVtravel.com probably wouldn’t even exist. (Yep, Chuck drinks a lot of coffee….)

It’s the fuel that powers so many of us through long days, early mornings, and late-night campsite reservation sessions for the next big RV trip.

So, how many cups of coffee do you drink in a day? Is it just one to kickstart your morning, or are you the type who needs a steady drip of two, three, or even more to keep going? Or are you someone who somehow makes it through life without coffee (we promise we’re not judging)?

For many of us, coffee is a ritual. From that first cup brewed fresh at the campsite to grabbing a to-go cup from a roadside diner, it’s woven into our lifestyle. And while some folks might opt for tea or soda for their caffeine, today we’re asking about that magical, mood-lifting cup of joe.

Once you’ve cast your vote, let us know how many cups fuel your day and how you prefer your coffee. Do you take it black, or are you all about the cream and sugar? Do you have a favorite brew—maybe a locally roasted blend from your travels or a classic diner coffee that brings back memories of the open road? Do you use a fancy French press or is a simple drip coffee maker your go-to on the road?

As always, thanks for voting!

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Comments

34 Comments

Tom E
1 year ago

Not everyone starts their morning with a cup of coffee. I start with a cup or two of tea. Then maybe one or two cups of coffee.

David Bulkley
1 year ago

I drink two 15 oz. RVtravel mugs every morning.

PAUL NAULT
1 year ago
Reply to  David Bulkley

Looking for brownie points?? 😂

Tommy Molnar
1 year ago
Reply to  PAUL NAULT

Hahahaha!

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Diane McGovern
1 year ago
Reply to  David Bulkley

👍👍 (Can’t find an emoji for brownie points, like Paul suggested.😅) Thanks, David. Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com

Skip
1 year ago

Back in the day stationed with my brother in Europe we drank two 30 cup urns daily and after I drank several pots of coffee daily upon returning back to the states. Today about 6-7 cups daily and there only 10oz cups. But hey that’s the hardest thing I drink.

T & S
1 year ago

We do drink coffee, but it’s decaf.

Tom
1 year ago

2 cups at home, 2 cups at breakfast. None after 1200.

Jane
1 year ago

I always find this an interesting question. On average, I have 2 mugs (1-3), but my mug is 14 Oz.

Gary G
1 year ago

We drink half n half decaf, was getting cramps doctor told me to cut the caffeine. OUCH!
we tried hard decaf and getting along fine, about 3-4 12 oz cups per day. Usually nothing after lunch.

Mikal
1 year ago

Two “big” cups with International Coffee’s Almond Joy creamer.

I used to work with a couple of International assignees from Italy stationed in our plant in the U.S. Back then there weren’t coffee shops on every block, especially in Rochester, MN, to get espresso, much less the Euro form. So, to get their caffeine fix, they would let the coffee vending machine first dump the “coffee syrup” in then pull the cup and let the hot water go down the drain. Then they drank that thick vending machine coffee syrup! 🤢 🤣

DW/ND
1 year ago
Reply to  Mikal

Wow! Sounds like Lisa’s “Green Acres” coffee! (Also her pancakes!)

bull
1 year ago

None!

Coffee tastes AWFUL!

Laura W.
1 year ago

I live for my morning almond milk latte with salted caramel syrup! 16oz. Size matters. Crema matters.

Don Capellani
1 year ago
Reply to  Laura W.

That’s not coffee anymore

Jim Johnson
1 year ago

One a day. Did I mention my ‘cup’ holds 20oz? 🙂

Tommy Molnar
1 year ago

By “cups” do you mean ‘official’ 8oz cups? Our mugs are well over 8oz and we each drink at least two of them. We add a little ½ & ½ too. And if we’re feeling really fancy, we froth the cream before pouring in coffee. Good grief, eh . . . ?

Charlie Sullivan
1 year ago

2 to 3 12-oz mugs a day. For me it’s not for the caffeine jolt…I truly like the taste of good coffee. And yes, I do drink it black.

James A LaGasse
1 year ago

I drink half a pot or more of coffee, that’s around 6 to 8 8oz cups. I could get by with one cup a day but I can’t find a mug that big.

Stu
1 year ago

How many ounces in the standard “cup” ? I drink 20 – 24 ounces of black coffee each morning then none during the day.

Gary
1 year ago

I really enjoy the smell of coffee brewing, but I can not stand the taste of it.

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Diane McGovern
1 year ago
Reply to  Gary

Sounds like me, Gary. My folks never drank coffee, so I was never around it at home and don’t like the taste of it. But all of my grandparents drank coffee so when I smell it, it brings back pleasant childhood memories. Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com

Mary
1 year ago

I answered 1 cup but it’s a large mug, not a dainty coffee cup!

Fred
1 year ago

Tried coffee a couple of times, but never liked the taste & I don’t need the caffeine to get me going in the morning. I’m 80, & wake up raring to go in the morning, & don’t stop moving until early evening.

David
1 year ago

We have a cappuccino machine. Lavazza coffee. If it’s a long travel day, just espresso to reduce the number of breaks.

Bob
1 year ago

I drink one 12 ounce cup in the morning and a half cup after dinner. When I was working, I would go through a full pot in 8 hours. No wonder I was always on edge. Plus, only black.

Rich
1 year ago

I’ve never tasted coffee and have no desire to try it.

Diane M
1 year ago

I love the smell of coffee, but I have never liked the taste.. I go for Diet Coke or iced tea instead.

Roy
1 year ago

I drink two to two and a half cups a day, but my cup is 20oz. I use to drink up to 20 cups a day.

Leonard
1 year ago

Depends, but the smell of coffee is lovely especially with a shot of Baileys, then it is a slice of heaven!

Gary W.
1 year ago

Those graduations on the side of the coffee maker are 6 oz cups. I drink 2 standard size mugs which is 4 6 oz “cups”.

Kathy H
1 year ago

No coffee, love the smell, hate the taste. I drink 2-3 cups of hot tea each morning tho. Love me some Earl Grey.

Vanessa
1 year ago

A better question is how many ounces…I drink one but it is 16 ounces.

Neal Davis
1 year ago

Thank you, RV Travel! Some days I have one cup of hot chocolate and other days I have two cups of coffee. I probably average 6 or 7 cups of coffee per week. I did select “two” in the poll. Have a great weekend and safe travels!