Afternoon: Global Prices, History & Cocktails

☕ From the cheapest to the most expensive, Afternoon prices tell a story about each city's economy and culture. We track this drink in 98 cities globally.

The Story Behind Afternoon

Afternoon is the period from noon to sunset or evening. It is the time when the sun is descending from its peak in the sky to somewhat before its terminus at the horizon in the west. In human life, it occupies roughly the latter half of the standard work and school day.

Category History

Specialty beverages blend traditions: matcha from Japanese tea ceremony, boba from Taiwanese street culture, hot chocolate from Aztec rituals. Each carries centuries of cultural identity.