Drink Italian coffee like an Italian.

History of Italian coffee

One of the oldest cafés in Europe, and a leading contender for the world's oldest café, is Caffè Florian in Venice. This elegant café, located beneath the gates of San Marco Square, opened in 1720 and continues to serve coffee to Venetians, Italians, and international visitors alike, becoming an icon of the city. Italy also introduced the world's first steam-powered coffee maker, completely revolutionizing the coffee-making process. The coffee maker was patented in 1884 in Turin and improved in 1901 in Milan, resulting in the machines we see today. Finally, Italy invented the electric coffee maker, or machinetta, in 1933. This machine is an indispensable item in every Italian home and receives much praise for its iconic, simple design.

Italians drink Italian coffee.

Italians always start their mornings with a cup of coffee and pastries at a bar – Italians call a coffee shop a bar. Customers drink coffee while standing at the bar, partly because of the cup.espressoSmall drinks take less than a minute to finish, and standing coffee is priced at the normal rate. Bars may double the price of drinks if customers sit at a table. Coffee at bars typically costs around 1 euro, more casual places charge 0.8 euros, and upscale establishments may charge up to 2 euros.

The first step is to locate the cashier when you enter the bar. Order a coffee and keep the receipt.scintrino- which you will give to the bartender -baristaFeel free to make requests at this stage if you want your coffee served in a glass instead of a ceramic cup, the milk only warmed, not heated, or the coffee stronger or weaker—just let us know.baristaStop.

Italian coffee is brewed using a precise scientific method to create the most aromatic blend. Arabica beans are most commonly used, but sometimes they are blended with Robusta beans for a more complex cup.espressoStronger. The beans are carefully roasted until they turn a deep brown, then they are cooled. Italian cafés are always noisy because the beans are ground just before brewing to ensure the best flavor, not to mention the clinking of saucers and cups, and the steamers running all day long.

Drinking coffee is a ritual that can be performed several times a day: in the morning to boost caffeine and provide energy for the day, after lunch to aid digestion and ward off drowsiness, and in the afternoon during a break. CoffeeespressoormacchiatoThese are classic choices for any time of day, while light-colored coffees are like...cappuccinoorcaffè latteIt should only be drunk in the morning to avoid indigestion.

Coffee is often served with a glass of water for rinsing the mouth before and after drinking. And the Italian coffee-drinking habit is very quick and simple: go to the bar, order, add sugar, enjoy, and leave. Aside from brief exchanges with...baristaItalians don't linger in bars for more than a few minutes. They might leave a few loose coins nearby.scintrinoyour thank youbarista.

Italian coffee terminology

Knowing some Italian coffee terminology will make ordering easier, and remember that not all words retain their original meaning. If you want a decaf coffee, say "decaffeinato".

Caffè or Espresso:These two terms can be used interchangeably and denote a single, standard espresso shot in a small 25ml porcelain cup.

Doppio:Double espresso (50 ml).

Americano or Lungo:Espresso is brewed by diluting the same amount of coffee grounds with twice the amount of water.

Ristretto:A strong espresso, brewed with less water (15 ml).

Macchiato:Espresso coffee is served with a little hot or cold milk foam added to it.

Cappuccino:Coffee consists of three equal parts - milk foam, espresso, and hot milk. It is usually drunk at breakfast and never after lunch.

Caffè Latte:Coffee with milk is typically drunk at breakfast, served in a large cup or bowl containing double the amount of espresso and hot milk. It's rarely served with milk foam.

Caffè Corretto:Espresso coffee is often topped with a small amount of alcohol, usually Grappa or Cognac.

Caffè Shakerato:Espresso coffee is mixed and shaken with sugar and ice, and is often served in a cocktail glass.

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