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There are many different types of coffee that can be found throughout Italy. Unlike American traditions, Italians not only drink certain types of coffee at particular times, but they also ''enjoy'' their beverage while reminising with friends and family. | There are many different types of coffee that can be found throughout Italy. Unlike American traditions, Italians not only drink certain types of coffee at particular times, but they also ''enjoy'' their beverage while reminising with friends and family. | ||
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Popular Types of Coffee''' | '''Popular Types of Coffee''' | ||
'''Expresso''' | '''Expresso''' | ||
Black and thick with a little bit of goldish foam | Black and thick with a little bit of goldish foam | ||
'''Cappuccino''' | '''Cappuccino''' | ||
Expresso with milk and white milk foam | |||
'''Caffè Ristretto''' | '''Caffè Ristretto''' | ||
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“Corrected” – Espresso with some drops of liqueur, like Sambuca, Grappa or brandy | “Corrected” – Espresso with some drops of liqueur, like Sambuca, Grappa or brandy | ||
'''Compliments of Luca Trazzi' | '''Compliments of Luca Trazzi''' | ||
Revision as of 01:31, 23 February 2005
Types of Italian Coffee
There are many different types of coffee that can be found throughout Italy. Unlike American traditions, Italians not only drink certain types of coffee at particular times, but they also enjoy their beverage while reminising with friends and family.
Popular Types of Coffee
Expresso Black and thick with a little bit of goldish foam
Cappuccino Expresso with milk and white milk foam
Caffè Ristretto “Espresso Breve” - Very thick and concentrated espresso, for this reason called “shrinked”
Caffè Doppio “Double coffee” - two espressos Caffè Macchiato Espresso with some drops of milk and milk foam
Caffè Lungo “Long espresso” - Less thick, with more water. It is less strong than the normal espresso.
Caffè con panna montata Espresso with whipped cream
Latte macchiato A glass of hot milk with some espresso and milk foam
Caffè Corretto “Corrected” – Espresso with some drops of liqueur, like Sambuca, Grappa or brandy
Compliments of Luca Trazzi
