According to a new survey, your next cup of coffee could lead you astray!

The survey carried out by Macmillan Cancer Support for their World's Biggest Coffee Morning fundraising event on September 29 has revealed some very saucy facts.

  • More than half (51 per cent) of people in London say that a cup of coffee has led to something more exciting or the start of a wonderful relationship as compared to less than a third of Scots.
  • There were also generational differences. The survey reveals that one in five of the 'designer coffee generation' (16 to 24-year-olds) said that having a cup of coffee had led to love, compared to one in six of the 1980s 'Gold Blend generation' (35 to 44-year-olds) and just one in 12 of the 'Camp coffee generation' (55 to 64-year-olds).
  • 12 per cent of people in London told us that the most important cup of coffee they ever had was on a first date with the love of their life and another four per cent said it was on a blind date.
  • The survey has also revealed interesting gender differences. Twice as many men (one in five) claim that an invitation to coffee has led to more than a hot drink, as compared to only one in 12 women.
  • 25 per cent of people in London love a gossip or to share exciting news over coffee as compared to just 14 per cent of folk from the Midlands.
  • Men questioned in the survey said they are more likely to discuss salaries and their futures over the all-important cup of coffee.

"This shows that coming back for a coffee really can lead to something more exciting than a hot drink," said Judy Spence, fundraising manager for south London.

"The survey is just a bit of fun, but what we really want is for everyone in the county to make their cup of coffee count on September 29 by taking part in Macmillan Cancer Support's World's Biggest Coffee Morning.

"Getting together with friends, colleagues or relatives for a coffee is a simple and fun way of helping raise money to help local people living with cancer.

"Now in its 16th year, World's Biggest Coffee Morning is a record-breaking event and one of the largest fundraising events in the UK. Last year nearly two million people right across the UK took part and raised a staggering £6.5 million between them.

"Everyone can make their cuppa count by holding a coffee morning, at home, at work, at school or just about anywhere. To hold a coffee morning for Macmillan, register by calling 0845 602 1246 or visit macmillan.org.uk/coffee.

"People can also support by making a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support by cheque or online or paying by debit and credit card on the number above."