Coffee

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

Link To Coffee Manufacturers in Italy [1] Link to the History of Coffee [2]