Do You Love Espresso Coffee? One of the many things that I love about Italy is the espresso coffee. Now it is part of my day-to-day life. There is no way I start my day without it, and another one after lunch is mandatory! Of course, not everybody likes espresso; Two days ago I was…
To gain insight as to how Venice became an economic power, being the center of trade and commerce in Europe from the Middle Ages (until the Renaissance era), and to one of the top tourist destinations of the world today, one must look at its beginning. Venice was built by refugees from Northern Italy that…
Espresso is simply not espresso without the creamy foam on top. This particular drink is a highly individual, subjective, and opinionated thing. And like most other serious espresso aficionados, most people have their own opinions. Espresso is similar in caffeine content to a cup of coffee but since it is in a smaller amount of…
You walk into an Italian Restaurant – the whole experience is just wonderful – the smells, the atmosphere and hopefully when your order is delivered – the food. The background noise is all a part of the experience – it’s often at a higher frequency than most restaurants but it’s all part of the fun.…
The original term for the modern word espresso, coffee extracted under pressure, was cream coffee from the Italian caffe crema or the variant, crema caffe. Due to the crema, which is now the light-colored, orangish head of foam on a cup of espresso, these terms were seen on the first modern Achille Gaggia steamless coffee…