How on earth should I drink Italian coffee? List of Italian Coffee characteristics of Italian Coffee

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Would you like to order a Cappuccino when you have enough to eat? It's so wrong! I told my friend that Cappuccino after a meal is as ridiculous as having Beijing stuffed duck for breakfast. Is it that serious? Although coffee was not invented by the Italians, they are obsessed with drinking coffee. There are more than a dozen kinds of free space, not counting the new school feature category. Of course, if you insist on Cappuccino after a meal, you will not be ridiculed in other parts of the world, but if you enter an Italian country or an authentic Italian traditional restaurant, you should put down your posture and watch or even follow other people's Italian coffee culture.

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Real people, real stories, coffee sticks to two events.

Once in an authentic Osteria in the south (like our neighborhood house), an American couple called Cappuccino after supper. The waiter repeatedly explained in brackish English that the two guests were at a loss, so my friend offered help, saying that the waiter felt that drinking after dinner was bad for his stomach and intestines, so he suggested drinking Espresso.

On another occasion, when I was in a small village restaurant in the north, when everyone ordered coffee after dinner, I asked for Caff è Americano with a "play" attitude. As a result, the waiter served a cup of Espresso and a pot of boiling water ten minutes later. "I did it myself!" Oh, my friends roared with laughter!

I am sure that if you go to the tourist area, similar incidents will not happen. But Italians are stubborn by nature, and the same is true for coffee. Venice is a favorite place, and have you ever helped Caff è Florian in Piazza San Marco? It's not just that coffee was first introduced to Italy (and even Europe) in the 17th century, and then Caff è Florian, the world's oldest coffee shop, was born at the beginning of the 18th century. Therefore, the history of Italian coffee is only a few centuries, but it has been reduced by the Italians as an etiquette that can not be "defiled" casually. I have a British friend living in Italy who exaggerately described it as coffee rituals! So there is no Starbucks in Italy (straight next year, but finally can't keep it. Alas! ) did you know that the Starbucks idea was also inspired by Italy?

There is no ice coffee in Italy?

Summer is hot, we are all used to ordering an ice coffee, but have you ever tried to get a snuff in Italy? It is true that traditional Italians do not like to drink the familiar ice coffee. Naively order a cup of coffee and then add an iced on the ice? Check that there are two authentic choices, the simplest is Caff è Freddo, this is the Espresso put in the refrigerator, there is neither ice nor milk, in other words, it is Zaifen. Too strong? Can be called a cup of Caff è Shakerato, which is actually iced coffee, most of which have sugar, ranking nine in the martini cup. It tastes good and is closest to everyone's favorite frozen coffee.

Caff è Shakerato

List of types of Italian coffee (part):

Caff è: it means Espresso in Italy, so don't drive so "Niang" is called Espresso, as soon as you order coffee, Espresso will naturally serve you.

Cappuccino: 1 / 3 espresso, 1 / 3 milk, 1 / 3 foam, in large porcelain cups. Please pay attention, drink only at breakfast! Usually accessories brioche or dessert.

Caff è Macchiato: Espresso gently add less milk, the same small cup, if too strong caffeine, you have this choice.

Latte Macchiato: a large cup of stirred foamed milk with a little espresso, usually on a glass, can be said to have the least coffee flavor.

Caff è Latte: half coffee and half milk. Please note that Mi thinks it's like calling a cup of latte (Italian milk) in Starbucks, or latte in Italy, they really only give you a cup of milk!

Caff è Lungo: less Espresso than normal, but more gutters, but definitely not Caff è Americano!

Caff è Doppo: it's very simple, it's Double Espresso, but I seldom see Italians drink it. Or anyway, they have to drink at their leisure, and they don't need a special double.

Marocchino: it can be said that my favorite is basically Caff è Macchiato sprinkled with cocoa powder, Ta Luo is very fragrant! It is said to have sprung up in northern cities such as Milan, and now it is found in many parts of the country. It is also my favorite choice in Caff è Florian!

In addition to the above, there are actually other kinds. In addition, there are also new tastes. For example, caf é Napoli, a chain popular in Milan, has a lot of innovative flavors. The most "surprise" I have ever tried is to add Nutella chocolate, and then surround the crushed nuts on the edge of the cup, which seems to be full of desserts.

Caff è Nutella

What is wrong with Cappuccino after a meal?

Italians believe that all dairy drinks will affect digestion, the reason why so much milk ingredients such as Cappuccino, or Latte Macchiato are bound to hinder digestion, but a cup of Caff è (Espresso) can help.

Another interesting thing is that the French, especially Parisian, like to sit low in sidewalk cafe and sigh and look at people at the same time. The Italians are quite the opposite! The most authentic thing is to stay and drink at the bar, and then relax after drinking. But now the way of life has changed, and more Italians sit low and sigh, not to mention that they are "immutable"!