Matcha or Mocha? Here’s what your Exeter campus coffee order says about you

Everyone has a go-to drink that defines them – and at Exeter, it’s practically a personality test. Whether you’re sipping matcha in the Forum, clutching an iced coffee in December, or judging everyone’s caffeine habits with a cup of tea, your order says more than you think.

Here’s the ultimate guide to what your favourite café pick says about you.

Mocha

For when you need the caffeine but also deserve a sweet treat for all of your hard work. You’re always optimistic, slightly chaotic, and the kind of person who remembers everyone’s birthday, but don’t be fooled by the sweetness – you’ll always speak up when something’s not right.

Hot chocolate

You’re the emotional support friend, give the best pep talks, and own at least two blankets. When the weather turns cold, nothing comes between you and your hot chocolate (and honestly, why should it?). You call it ‘romanticising studying’, but we all know it’s just an excuse for another café trip.

Matcha

You give off calm energy but are probably one assignment away from a breakdown. You swear matcha is “better for you than coffee,” though your friends suspect it’s mostly for the colour and the feeling of being put together you get from it.

You love the ritual of sipping something green while pretending you’ve got your life together and can usually be found in a café somewhere between Forum and the Cathedral Green, convincing yourself a cheeky matcha break will make you more productive.

Chai latte

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You’re Pinterest-obsessed and believe that autumn is a lifestyle, not a season. Your camera roll is 80% pictures of cute cafés and falling leaves, and your outfits somehow always match your drink.

You radiate cosy energy – warm jumpers, long playlists and productive study sessions. You own the perfect pair of autumn boots and don’t hesitate to trek up Forum Hill in them for the sweet promise of a chai latte at the top.

Iced latte

You’re the effortlessly cool one – chronically late, always put-together, and somehow still everyone’s favourite person to wait for. You love making coffee plans but mysteriously never make it past the “let’s go soon!” stage.

Iced latte in hand, even when it’s freezing outside, you’re living proof that dedication to the aesthetic outweighs common sense –  and this has become your biggest personality trait.

Americano

You’re the definition of no-nonsense, and you don’t care how the coffee tastes as long as it gets the job done. You’re the organised one in every group project – efficient, reliable, and probably halfway through next week’s readings.

You definitely have a colour-coded calendar and an number of to-do lists. You don’t drink coffee for the flavour – you drink it for survival.

Flat white

You’ve got your life together – or at least you make it look that way. Being an overachiever isn’t easy, but you well-loved trench coat definitely helps you do it with style.

A minimalist at heart, you appreciate well-made coffee and well-structured plans. A meticulously organised leather planner helps you stay composed, caffeinated, and perpetually ahead of schedule.

Tea

You’re the type to sip tea while silently judging everyone clutching iced coffees in midwinter. You’re trying to serve Bridget Jones around campus – scarf, sarcasm and all – complete with a tote bag and a sense of superiority. You do your readings for fun and secretly enjoy correcting people in tutorials.