The Italian coffee  guide will be very useful for you on your Italy tour. You will have a coffee-themed pleasure break in Italy. If you will, which coffee should you prefer and when? When there is coffee everywhere, Italian names flying around, it can sometimes be difficult to choose the right coffee for you. Let's all discover together which coffee to drink at what times of the day and how to order it when we go on an Italy tour.

Italy and Coffee
Italy means pizza, ice cream, tiramisu, pasta, wine and yes, but Italy also means coffee. The Italians did not invent coffee, but they did a great job marketing it and made it a world brand. Coffee has a very important place in these lands and the Italian coffee culture is a real guide. Italy is one of the countries identified with coffee and the Italians attach great importance to drinking coffee at different times of the day. Those who have toured Italy before must have observed that the people living here drink coffee while sitting or by entering a shop and sipping it quickly. Especially the espresso pleasure after a meal is similar to our Turkish coffee in Italy. Yes, the Italian coffee culture and the Turkish coffee culture are close to each other at this point.

In Italy, which is famous for its coffee all around the world, learning about the coffee culture is actually an important issue so that we can drink the right coffees and get more flavor during our Italy tour. Because in these lands where espresso was born, drinking coffee and wanting coffee are a little different from our culture.

Italian Coffee Culture
Italian coffee culture is a culture that you can learn by experiencing it everywhere and at any time. Because in Italy, there is a tradition of drinking coffee in the morning and in the afternoon. If you see shops with the word bar written on them while touring Italy, know that they are not bars but cafes. These shops are usually small and have at most one or two tables. You may get confused when choosing among dozens of different types of coffee. However, when you learn about these coffees that are frequently consumed and have a special place among Italian coffees, you will see that ordering coffee is not difficult at all.

Which Italian Coffee is Right for You?
You can't leave Italy without having coffee. In this country famous for its coffee, it would be good to have some information about which coffee to drink when and how to order it. If you say "oh dear, here's the coffee" and you say "okay, I'll say coffee", you may be disappointed when a tiny espresso comes to you and you think "this is it?"

Caffe Espresso
If you are saying, I haven't woken up yet, how am I going to walk around until evening, I ate too much pasta and I can't move, we walked too much, let's take a two minute break, you need espresso . You will be surprised how a liquid that is finished in 2-3 sips and poured into a tiny cup can affect people so quickly. If you go to local cafes that are not very touristic, you will see Italians come to the shop, drink an espresso shot, say ciao and leave the shop and continue on their way. Drinking espresso is an action that saves every moment in Italy. In this respect, I can say that they are similar to Turkish coffee. Although it has a more intense taste than Turkish coffee, the philosophy of the coffees is quite similar.

* Espresso is a fast-prepared coffee. The literal meaning of the word is that it is made quickly. That's why you will encounter people who drink their coffee in 1 minute and leave the shop during your Italy tour.

* When ordering espresso in Italy, it would be better to add caffé to the espresso. Because in Italy, coffees are rarely pronounced without 'caffé'.

* You ate, you're full, you'll pay the bill. The waiter came and asked, 'Would you like a coffee?' You said yes. That coffee is only and only espresso. He has no other choice.

Cappuccino
For those who want to make it clear that we are in Italy, let's have breakfast and drink something big so that it doesn't end too quickly,  I recommend cappuccino  . The most well-known and coolest Italian coffee in Turkey is probably cappuccino. Cappuccino, which contains espresso, milk and milk foam, is served with croissants or mini cornets in some Italian cafes. Cappuccino, which is made differently in different regions of Italy, can sometimes consist of just foam. If you like this type of coffee, you will drink a lot of cappuccino during your Italy tour.

* Cappuccino is not a coffee that is drunk after lunch or dinner like espresso. This coffee is usually preferred for breakfast. It is not common to order cappuccino at other times of the day.

Caffe Lungo
Caffe lungo , which I can describe as the older brother of espresso , is lighter in taste than espresso. Easy to drink because milk is added, caffe lungo is a 3-4 sip coffee, and like espresso, it is a type of coffee drunk after meals. A popular type of coffee among Italian coffees, caffe lungo can be made by adding water if desired. It is an ideal coffee for those who want to drink a little larger coffee, not to finish it in one go, but not to be too milky either.

Caffe  Ristretto
If you ask me, the best Italian coffee is ristretto . If you are looking for a bitter, strong coffee that will allow you to travel all over Italy without getting tired until the evening, here it is. Stronger than espresso, ristretto is one of the coffees that is drunk after a meal or on the go, just like espresso. It is also one of Italy's favorite coffees.

Caffe Americano
Caffe americano , one of the coffees we are accustomed to in Turkey , is also consumed abundantly in Italy. According to my observations, I would like to state that americano is not in the top three coffee preferences of Italians. An espresso-based coffee prepared by adding water, caffe americano is ideal for those who are not very open to different flavors and do not like the intense taste of coffee.

Caffe e  Freddo
If you are touring Italy in the summer, are overwhelmed by the heat and need to cool off, I suggest you choose Caffe Freddo , where you will kill two birds with two stones . When you see Freddo, which means cold in Italian, know that the coffees will be cold coffee. Cold coffees made in Italy are mostly prepared as iced latte and iced mocha.

Caffe  Latte Macchiato
I'm not much of a coffee person, but we've come this far so we can't leave without drinking it. If anyone is looking for something light, they can try the latte macchiato, which is thick milk and has a small amount of espresso in it .

Caffe  Corretto
Those who are open to different flavors and like alcohol in their coffee can try caffe corretto . Prepared by adding sambuca or brandy liqueur, caffe corretto is also one of the most popular coffees in Italy.

Things to Consider When Ordering Coffee in Italy.
♦ Places with bar in their name mean coffeehouse in Italy. Let's say from the beginning that they are not bars in the sense we think :)

♦ You couldn't decide what to drink or you hesitated and didn't say your order. If all you heard was cafe, it means you'll get espresso again.

♦ If you want to order in Italian, just say 'caffe per favore'. Yes, you guessed right. You will get espresso again.

♦ Although 'latte' is used as a coffee name in Türkiye, there is no coffee called latte in Italy. Latte means milk in Italy and if you order latte, you will only get milk. That's why you should always add the word caffe to your order. Like caffe latte...

♦ Just like the latte we are used to, the concept of filter coffee does not exist in Italy. The chain stores where we drink filter coffee are not among the places we can see in Italy.

♦ Espresso is the basis of the coffee content in Italy. That's why Italian coffees are so delicious. Since it is a bitter coffee, it is always served with sugar.

♦ If you are going to order coffee in Italy, you will pay less if you order with the so-called take away system. Since you are served when you sit in the cafe, a service fee is also reflected in your order. If you are going to order coffee to take away, you will first pay the money, get a receipt from the cash register, and then get the coffee.

♦ Although take-away coffees are usually served in porcelain or glass cups, there are many cafes where you can also get take-away coffees in paper cups.