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Rossi Thomson

Hello! I am Rossi - a Bulgarian currently living in England after 6 years in Italy which were preceded by 14 years in England. This is my blog about my life in these three countries and travels around Europe with history and culture in mind. For regular updates, please, subscribe to my newsletter and follow me on social media online. You can also get in touch via the Contacts form or by commenting on the articles in my blog.

Italian Coffee Culture: 19 Essential Rules (How to Drink Coffee Like an Italian)

Italian coffee culture is the everyday ritual of drinking short, high-quality espresso at the bar and following a few simple rules about when, where, and what to order. This guide shows exactly how to order coffee in Italy, how to pay, and the little etiquette cues that help you blend in – from choosing al banco (at the counter) or al tavolo (table service) to when a cappuccino makes sense and when an espresso is the better choice.

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