Caffè is the italian word for coffee, but it is also what they use to order an espresso, the most common type and your first step to becoming less of a “straniero” (foreigner). What is an espresso called in Italy? As mentioned above (see caffè), an espresso in Italy is called a caffè – so … Read more
Ristretto in Italian means literally restricted or limited in English. So, un caffè ristretto is an espresso made with the same amount of coffee grounds but about half the water used for a cup of espresso. The result is a very strong and concentrated drink that provides a powerful caffeine hit. What are types of … Read more
Cappuccino is probably Italy’s most famous coffee. After all, while there’s no such thing as a grande anything when it comes to types of Italian coffee, a cappuccino is a cappuccino the world over. It’s basically ⅓ espresso, ⅓ steamed milk and ⅓ foam. What coffee do they drink in Italy? Also know as caffè … Read more
A caffè mocha (/ˈmɒkə/ or /ˈmoʊkə/), also called mocaccino (Italian: [mokatˈtʃiːno]), is a chocolate-flavoured warm beverage that is a variant of a café latte (Italian: [kafˈfɛ lˈlatte]), commonly served in a glass rather than a mug. Are there mochas in Italy? Caffè Mocha or café mocha, is an American invention and a variant of a … Read more
caffè mocha or café mocha, is an American invention and a variant of a caffe latte, inspired by the Turin coffee beverage Bicerin. The term “caffe mocha” is not used in Italy nor in France, where it is referred to as a “mocha latte”. Can you get a mocha in Italy? There are so many … Read more
Cappuccino is probably Italy’s most famous coffee. After all, while there’s no such thing as a grande anything when it comes to types of italian coffee, a cappuccino is a cappuccino the world over. It’s basically ⅓ espresso, ⅓ steamed milk and ⅓ foam. What brand of coffee is popular in Italy? The most popular … Read more
Undoubtedly Naples is the italian capital of coffee, both in terms of culture and consumption (the highest of the peninsula!). What is the coffee capital of Italy? Italy: Visiting The Country’s Coffee Capital. Italy is famous for its coffee. But there’s one Italian town that particularly prides itself on its long coffee tradition. Trieste is … Read more