The Bitter Taste of Defeat: Germany's Coffee Culture Collides with Politics As I sipped my morning coffee, news of Germany's regional election defeat sank in like a shot of cold espresso.
The silence from the country's vibrant coffee culture was striking – especially considering its usually outspoken cafe owners and enthusiasts.
In post election Germany, protests are common outside government buildings or city squares. However, when I stopped by my favorite Kaffeehaus to discuss the election results with friends, the conversation was muted.