What's better than enjoying a coffee ... in ITALY? An enchanting decor and flavors out of this world will definitely be at the rendezvous. First, it would be important to tell you how to order these drinks in order to drink a coffee like a real Italian!
Italian coffee is totally different from ours. Indeed, their names do not always mean what we think. Take for example the story of a traveler in Italy: as she was familiar with the "Italian" jargon of American coffee, she enters a local cafe and proudly orders a latte. The waiter looks at her with a funny look and answers: "Latté? Caldo o freddo? Which means hot or cold. She spoke a little Italian, so she looks at him funny, saying, "Caldo, of course." He disappears for a moment, comes back, and hands him a cup of what she asked for - hot milk.
A little embarrassing is not it? Fortunately, we are here to share some Italian customs and introduce you to the most popular coffee drinks in Italy!
For starters, in Italy, a "bar" is a café. The number of places labeled with the word "bar" would make you think that all Italians have an alcohol problem. In addition, you should know that most Italians drink their coffee standing at the bar and this, always in the morning. Conversely, Italians never drink in the afternoon to not hinder their digestion.
In addition, for a faster and cheaper service, I advise you to drink your coffee like the Italians: at the bar! Unless you need to rest your feet, do like the locals and order your coffee at the bar. It will cost you half or a third of the price of a coffee ordered at a table.
Recognized as the European country most specialized in coffee, Italy is full of different recipes of coffee. Here are the most popular ones:
Caffè
In Italy, the word "caffè" naturally refers to an espresso. So when you want an espresso, no need to specify it. Just say "caffè" and you will be served an espresso in a porcelain cup called "tazzina" with a saucer and a stirring spoon.
Cappuccino
Cappuccino is probably the most famous and loved coffee in Europe. It is an espresso, hot milk and mousse served in a large porcelain cup.
Caffè Latte
Order a latte in Italy and you might be surprised with a big glass of milk. What we call in Canada a café au lait is a "caffè latte" in Italy. It is composed of ⅓ of espresso, 2/3 of heated milk and some foam. Because of its large amount of milk, this type of coffee is only tasted before 11 pm, like cappuccino.
Caffè macchiato
In Italian, "macchiato" means spotted, since there is a small stain of milk. This coffee is composed of an espresso in half a cup, stained with hot foamed milk. Not to be confused with a mini-cappuccino.
Moroccochino
In some areas of Italy, it is also called "Espressino" or "Mocacchino". It is a shot of espresso with foamed milk served in a half-cup of glass for aesthetic reasons. This coffee is also accompanied by a pinch of cocoa added before or after the milk, sometimes both!
Shakerato
The "Shakerato" is undoubtedly the Italian version of American iced coffee. There is nothing as tasty as a "Shakerato" on a hot summer day, always before 11 am, of course. This drink is an espresso lengthened with sugar, all shaken with ice to give a delicious foamed coffee.
Caffè americano
The "caffè americano" is also called "acqua sporca" by the Italians, which means "dirty water". Moreover, the "caffè americano" or "American coffee" is lower in caffeine than an espresso, but has a more pronounced taste than a regular coffee. This drink consists of an espresso to which hot water is added only after the espresso has run out. In addition, it is served in a large cup or a glass.
Caffè alla nocciola
In Naples, you can enjoy a "caffè alla nocciola" or "coffee with hazelnut". This coffee is simply an espresso with hazelnut cream. In some cases, you can even add chocolate sauce or whipped cream.
Caffè con panna
"Caffè con panna" means in Italian "espresso with cream". This coffee contains a single or double espresso, which is topped with whipped cream. In other places, it is also called Vienna coffee or Viennese coffee.
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