Who doesn’t like drinking coffee, better yet having this cup of coffee in Italy? Coffee in Italy isn’t like any other coffee elsewhere in the world.
As a quick note, let us mention a few of the benefits of drinking coffee. It has high levels of antioxidants and nutrients. These can improve energy levels, as they assist in burning fat and develop your physical routine. Moreover, antioxidants help revive the skin and shed away a few years of aging. One of the longevity secrets of Italy.
Having said that, coffee is a ritual and a symbol in Italy. Therefore, it is regarded much like the pizza and pasta of the nation. Consequently, the most stylish brands for coffee in Italy are Illy and Lavazza.
Drinking Coffee like a True Italian
Most, if not all Italians drink coffee standing at the bar. Bars in Italy generally translate to cafés. If you drink your coffee by the bar, the price would range between EUR 0.5 and EUR 1.5. While if you sit down for the coffee, there will be an extra charge.
Bearing in mind that not every café applies the same rules, it all depends on the area and the greater region of Italy. Usually in bars, your coffee is accompanied with a glass of water. Italians drink the water first to cleanse their palate.
Italians have their coffees several times a day, and each type is taken at a specific time. For example, Cappuccino and other milk based coffees are only ordered in the morning. Since some believe that milk makes a great replacement for a meal.
Types of Italian Coffees
These are the most popular types:
-Caffe or better known as Espresso is a strong shot of coffee. It is generally thicker and more concentrated than other brewed coffees. What is worth noting here, is that the word Espresso for the most part is not used in Italy. Doppio, which is basically a double shot of Espresso, is the common drink.
-Machiatto is an Espresso with a dash of steamed foamy milk.
-Cappuccino, another type of Espresso, topped with equal parts of steamed and frothy milk on top. There is an option of sprinkling either cinnamon or chocolate. But sad news for fitness freaks, the skimmed options are barely available especially outside the touristy areas.
-Caffe Latte is a glass of warm Latte or milk with a small shot of coffee.
-Cafe Corretto is an Espresso that is corrected with a liquor such as Grappa or Cognac.
-Caffe Shakerato is a coffee dazed with ice and sugar. Usually all coffees do not come with any sugar in it. It is up to you to add sugar to reach your sweet spot!
There you have it, now you can travel to Italy and camouflage like an Italiano. Be sure to check our curated quotes about Italy before your departure. Here’s the Link.
