A video of a daring coffee lover turning an ordinary flight into an espresso bar has taken TikTok by storm. The clip, shared by @ozanncetinkaya and viewed over 1.6 million times since its November 21 posting, captures the passenger meticulously grinding beans, brewing an espresso, and savoring the result at 35,000 feet.
The video begins with a vacuum-sealed bag of coffee beans, which the passenger opens and pours into a hand-powered coffee grinder. After cranking it vigorously while seated on the plane, he carefully packs the freshly ground coffee into what appears to be a portable espresso maker. Applying pressure to extract the brew, he pours the finished espresso into a tiny cup as the video ends.
This viral clip comes at a time when global coffee consumption continues its upward trajectory. According to Grandview Research, the worldwide coffee beans market was valued at $32.6 billion in 2023 and could reach $55 billion by 2030. A September 2023 study published in Psychology Research and Behavior Management revealed that approximately 166.63 million 60-kilogram bags of coffee were consumed globally in 2020–2021, marking an increase from the previous year. The study also highlighted significant increases in coffee consumption among young people over the past few decades and provided substantial evidence of its physiological, cognitive, and emotional effects.
Reactions to the in-flight espresso-making passenger on TikTok were divided. Some found it irritating, with user ViralGhost commenting, “Coffee lovers are unbearable,” and 21punsalute labeling it “Being insufferable at 35,000 feet.” Other users described the scenario as a “seat neighbor nightmare” or “how to be the most obnoxious person on a plane.” However, many viewers found the in-flight espresso endearing—or even inspiring. User ellen wrote, “Idk why everyone’s being a hater. I’d simply ask you to make me an espresso too.” Another commenter, Hannu🇨🇦, called it one of their “top 5” scents and expressed eagerness to enjoy the smell of freshly ground coffee. Some viewers were downright impressed, with user 1999Corolla_ saying, “wait why are people so mad this is awesome lol,” and nate waz echoing the sentiment, “why are ppl [people] so mad ur [you’re] doing something comforting and fun on a boring flight.”
This raises the question—would you join the in-flight espresso club or prefer to wait until landing.
The video has generated mixed reactions, but one thing is clear: coffee lovers will go to great lengths to get their fix. This raises the question—would you join the in-flight espresso club or prefer to wait until landing? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Questions & Answers
Who was the coffee lover who caused a stir on a plane?
The coffee lover was not specified in the article, but it’s about someone who did something unexpected on a plane related to coffee.
What did the coffee lover do on the plane that surprised everyone?
The article mentions that the coffee lover did something unusual on a plane, but details of what exactly he did are not provided in the summary.
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