Cappuccino is only one of the many different types of Italian coffee. As I was looking on the internet, I saw this articled entitled " The Types of Coffee served in Italy " featured in Your Guide to Italy website.
The most famous Italian coffee is the espresso. It is a small cup of very strong coffee. Then, there is caffé macchiato which is an espresso with a drop of milk. You can have one served hot or cold. Another one is the caffé Americano. It is served in a large cup or glass and it is less stronger than the espresso. The cappuccino is one of the favorites among Italians. It looks like an espresso with steamed milk but it is finished with a final topping of foamy, frothy milk. You can even ask for a finishing touch of cacao powder or chocolate topping for extra flavor.
Growing up in Italy, I learned to appreciate the taste of coffee, even though in some Italian bars, they serve it really strong. To find your perfect match, I suggest to try all types of Italian coffee and there are lots of it, so be prepared to taste something incredibly delicious.
"Coffee is one the favorite drinks in Italy; it is consumed not just for breakfast, but throughout the day.", said in Your Guide to Italy website.
Another interesting article I found the internet entitled " Italian Coffee " featured in About.com, explains the art of drinking espresso.
There are as many types of coffee in Italy as there pastas and that says a lot. Today, coffee is made with automatic espresso makers, pump driven espresso machines, lever piston espresso machines or the famous aluminium espresso coffee maker, also called The Moka Express. There are endless discussions between Italians on what the perfect cup of coffee consists of. Coffee is so beloved that it has numerous fans who are in continous search of the perfect cup. Caffeine junkies give important to the bean type, machine used, tamp pressure, water temperature and humidity. Some even prefer certain barisiti because of their ability to make the perfect caffé italiano.
I personally saw how much Italians treat coffee as an art. Some even worship it because of its quality and unique taste. Here in the Philippines, drinking coffee is just drinking coffee. In Italy, it is a moment of joy that you share with your friends, family and loved ones. It literally is a bonding experience.
" And just like pasta, Italian coffee is an art form with many customs and traditions.", said in this article in About.com.
In conclusion, I firmly believe that the best coffee in the world is in Italy. There so many different types that it is impossible not to find your perfect cup. They even have a specific drink for every time and mood. Now that is the art of Italian coffee.
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