The Ultimate Guide to Italy's Coffee Culture ☕🇮🇹

[@GregorBrown]

*NEVER* do THIS when visiting Italy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqPSm5dnfb6nma8

[@lucianorosarelli-xr5lr]

macchiato caldo o macchiato freddo hahaha try to order in trieste next time

[@t_ermrk_luca6306]

I'm Italian, and I'm amazed at how accurate this guy is. trust him and you won't go wrong

[@GregorBrown]

GRAZIE!!!!!!!!!!

[@markkeohane9850]

@@superdivemaster The 'best' Americans are the ones you meet outside the US.

[@itsmeprasad1987]

@@markkeohane9850 thats not nice

[@TonyIceCream]

As an italian, it's so sweet seeing a foreigner so respectful of our culture, without mocking or stereotyping

[@JBAdventureawaits]

The Americano originated during World War II when American soldiers in Italy diluted espresso with hot water to recreate their preferred drip coffee from home. Great Video!

[@adammorkus]

Exactly! Americans had nothing better to do during WW2 than drink coffee with Italians. :D

[@MCDreng]

@@adammorkus I'm sure the commentor meant "after" WWII 😅

[@oldsoul9915]

Of all of the travel channels I've subscribed to, yours is one of the most thorough. Thank you for taking the extra time with teaching basic Italian phrases along with the must sees and ettiquette. Much appreciated!

[@GregorBrown]

Wow, thank you!

[@alhenry92]

Dude this video is so wholesome on so many levels. Definitely looking forward to more videos like this, subscribed!

[@msmilano7091]

The the cappuccino before 11 “rule “ has been taken out of context by tourists. There are no rules. There is no curfew or cut off. It’s not real. Please do not use this to try and put other tourists off, or be afraid of ordering what they want when they want. Nobody will judge you, I promise. Everyone is busy. The barista has 20 other customers on their mind…. The only time drinking cappuccino is seen as strange is straight after a meal for obvious reasons. You will often see Italians drinking cappuccino as a snack in the afternoon or evening, especially in winter. It’s not hugely common but it is definitely not uncommon either. You will not look out of place. You won’t be shamed. Just enjoy yourself and whatever you coffee you have chosen to order. That’s the most important thing That being said, I’m liking this guy. He is so warm in his presentation .

[@GregorBrown]

Thanks for the kind words! 😄 Absolutely, enjoy your cappuccino whenever you want. Rules are meant to be bent, especially when it comes to coffee! ☕ Cheers to drinking what you love, when you love it! (Just be warned!!)

[@casomai]

E fu così che si pulì tre o quattro volte il bricco dopo averlo riposto in armadio, mandando i morti cani perché c'è uno di Milano che ha commentato di prenderlo su KZbin. Se lo fai qui a Venezia si ti arriva sicuro, ma i baristi qui alle 6 di pomeriggio, fra tutti gli sprizzetti che preparano, tranquillo che due o tre secondi per mandarti in mona lo trovano sicuro 😂

[@Michael-ps4vn]

Thank you for this wonderful insight into the world of Italian cafés and the variety of coffee options! Your passion is contagious - now I feel like hopping on a plane to Rome and experiencing it all for myself. Grazie mille from Germany

[@albizabm]

Coffee with ginseng is not decaffeinated (unless you request it, in fact, decaffeinated) it just has less caffeine, given that it also contains ginseng root. However, this coffee is also good 👌

[@italianspoken]

Something I learned very young having Italian heritage? Espresso culture ☕. Also YES! The cappuccino curfew! 100%

[@mudassardesignspace]

Loved this content...pure n raw ...!!

[@lucaferrari2106]

👍🇮🇹👍well done!! Welcome all in Italy because Italy is an open-air museum Ciao😁😜

[@GregorBrown]

Yes. ❤️

[@lucaferrari2106]

👍😁👍👋🏽

[@chandro7780]

Ciao, hai preso un caffè macchiato in uno dei più prestigiosi locali di Firenze, io sono fiorentino ma la cultura del caffè espresso è tutta napoletana, il resto d'Italia se l'è fatta sua...me compreso che ne prendo almeno 4 a giorno. Complimenti per i tuoi video e per far conoscere la cucina italiana nel mondo. Nel rispetto di tutti, abbiamo una tradizione culinaria che non ha rivali nel mondo. Ogni regione, ogni provincia ed ogni piccolo paese ha il proprio piatto tradizionale ed è sempre una scoperta. Bravo e Grazie

[@GregorBrown]

Ahh. Thank you 😊 🙏 💓

[@Elektero]

scusa ma l'espresso è stato inventato a milano, perché devi invetarti balle?

[@rodolfomicelli2325]

Penso che il caffè migliore d'Italia lo potete solo trovare solo a Trieste che è il crocevia marittimo del caffè, per tutta l'Europa. Ci sono caffetterie che hanno oltre 200 anni, con innumerevoli qualità e versioni. Un caffè a Trieste è un salto nella storia di una delle più bevute bevande del pianeta! "a' tazzulell 'e caffè" a Napoli è un rito, a Trieste è la storia! Traduco per gli amici non italiani: I think that the best coffee in Italy can only be found in Trieste which is the maritime crossroads of coffee for all of Europe. There are coffee shops that are over 200 years old, with countless qualities and versions. A coffee in Trieste is a leap into the history of one of the most drunk drinks on the planet!

[@extremathule982]

Mr. chandro7780, quanti anni hai? Mi sembri abbastanza vecchio da ricordare quando il caffè, al di sopra del parallelo di Napoli, era qualcosa di assolutamente imbevibile (ed improponibile).

[@Elektero]

@@extremathule982 dici prima che i triestini spiegassero ai napoletani che ci vuole un po' di arabica dentro la robusta?

[@melmeier6515]

This video is the Lord’s work. Planning a trip in the fall, and I consider this a survival guide. Thank you, sir.

[@GregorBrown]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rodolfomicelli2325]

Don't be afraid! The only risk, dear lady, is to return home with 3-4 kg more weight! Italians have this strange combination of eating, making love, drinking wine and a cup of coffee, relaxing! We are poets of gluttony and the pleasures of life. 😁😁😋😋😂😂

[@cjcaputo2959]

I am just wrapping up my semester in Italy and have been here for 4 months. This is so true. The coffee here is much cheaper and much better than in the US in my opinion. I wish we had more coffee bars in which you can get a good espresso for relatively cheap. Great video!

[@svidrigajlov]

When they want you to pay first before get the espresso, they always say: “ fate prima lo scontrino” which is “please get the receipt first” ….they almost never use the word pay like “pay first please” because it is too direct and too rude. 😊

[@brewswithviews]

I was wondering about this. Like, how does the table charge work if I order at the bar, collect my drink and then go and sit down.

[@Cr4z33_YT]

@@brewswithviews it's a matter of trust and honesty. Once you've finished you are supposed to go to the cashier and pay. Also if it's a crowdy busy time of the day most of the bar ask you to pay in advance.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

@@brewswithviews Yeah actually the "pay first" formula is usual in crowded bars like train station bars where you have a lot of entrances, a lot of people and not much waiters going around so it would be too easy to just fly away when no one's watching.

[@EndoftheTownProductions]

When in Florence, walk from the center to San Miniato al Monte on the other side of the Arno. Go at sunset.

[@FManga18]

I'm italian and the cappuccino curfew is something I never experienced. Yes, you are not supposed to drink cappuccino with a meal but in a bar you can order it anytime and it will be fine (not with a sandwhich though). Also yes, it's considered a meal drink so another normal time to order it is in the middle of the afternoon as a snack (kinda like afternoon tea)

[@cristinam.1756]

Commento molto utile e preciso! In un bar-pasticceria, per esempio, nelle ore pomeridiane è da sempre normale ordinare un cappuccino insieme al dolce... Normale quanto ordinare un tè o una cioccolata in tazza!

[@is0s]

I was searching exactly for this. Where did that 11AM rule come from? Everyone here orders cappuccino all day long, especially during cold weather. The unwritten rule is to not pair it with the wrong things to eat e.g. a meal, a tramezzino, a panino, etc. but then, if you really want it, you can order it just after as a sweet treat :) I would say the forbidden thing is to drink cappuccino ALONG savory things (as he says about the end of the video).

[@maudiino]

@@is0s aka totally what i innocently did last time i was in italy thinking it was the best meal ever 🥲

[@MrKastro65]

hi i want or have to say that you are the best in every way to explain everything about italy and when i say everything i mean everything because i know a little about everything what you explain helps people to understand and know you are the best greetings from a Albanian

[@unomeacaso]

Complimenti per il video, ed i tuoi video in generale. Per il coprifuoco del cappuccino io direi che non c'è un limite così netto, dipende anche dal clima. In inverno pieno per me un bel cappuccino alle 15 o 16 ci può anche stare.

[@socialmoravec]

You give the far best explanations, with class😊

[@GregorBrown]

Glad you think so!

[@matteoferrandino3348]

when im on vacation and i wake up at 13 or 14 and i ask for a cappuccino none questions anything btw. from an italian as long as u dont have it with pasta its all good

[@Oobe]

I love italy, great channel. I did road trips all over Italy

[@GregorBrown]

That's awesome!

[@NinaSimone24U]

❤Italy 🇮🇹 Just left and will be in Roma Christmas 🎄 ❤🎉

[@grumpyoldwizard]

You are the best. I am using your tips while I’m in Rome. Thank you so much.

[@GregorBrown]

You are so welcome

[@Slapshakle-Fluxcapacitor]

Back in Florence and looking for you on the streets, my friend. Great videos, great advice and thank you so much for all you do!!!! We love sitting in the sofa chairs outside of Gilli’s or Paszkowski’s looking into Piazza della Repubblica. We’re keeping our eye out for you!😊

[@GregorBrown]

That's great to hear. And currently, I am doing a trip in the balkans, and I'm in Albania at the moment.

[@Viva-Cristo-Rey-]

I used to drink a lot of milky coffees all day until I got acquainted with Italy. I feel a lot lighter in my stomach now that I stick to small strong coffees. But coffee just tastes better Italy. I always bring some home, but it is never the same.

[@MrMike-zm8ex]

Thanks for the info. Have to disagree on the Cappuccino timeline. Not an expert but spent many months in Italy. Italians are the most easy going people. If you want a Cappuccino any time, order one. You won’t have a problem.

[@ledatufarulo7316]

I disagree too,and I 'm italian. usually we don't drink It at lunch time or in the afternoon

[@MrMike-zm8ex]

@@RobertD-nl7gp that’s ridiculous

[@rosiegartland308]

Italians definitely aren’t easy going. They have many very strict rules about everything! 😅

[@ruslan5051]

@@MrMike-zm8ex I don't quite understand these rules either. We all have different preferences and desires. If a customer pays money, be kind and just make what customer asks. Personally, I've never been to Italy and I don't want to. I've heard a lot of stories from friends about strange rules and judgments.

[@ingvar1500]

This summer will travel through France and Italy. The roadside espresso in random Italian gas station was far superior to anything we tried anywhere in France :)

[@germanobissoli5041]

When a Cappuccino it is too much, but you need more than a caffè macchiato, you can order a "Macchiatone", half waybfrom both. Very common in Veneto, we have a dedicated cup for that, but every italian barista will try to please you. Alert: it follows the same cappuccino rules as explained very well

[@rawgab4439]

Thanks for this info ....to look at the Coffee houses alone ...great culture

[@GregorBrown]

Any time!

[@22Jeffreyb]

Great video and great info. I follow all your suggestions when in Italy. Grazia

[@casomai]

2:58 ottima spiegazione di antropologia.

[@MalaysiaBarista]

Well said on the coffee in paper cup in Italy . For those in The states (us) , it is akin to going to the best steakhouse in New York , and asking for paper plate, plastic fork, plastic knife.

[@franciscolopezbustamante]

I have been in Rome and Napoli, and try a lot of Espressos and was incredible, and I really felt the purer coffee culture in Naples, the espresso had a better flavor, intense, sweet and they always gave me a glass of mineral water before drinking the coffee to feel the flavor more.

[@GregorBrown]

I totally agree! It's an incredible experience!

[@hersheyphoto2011]

Another great video! Enjoying your EGuide Italy Insider Travel Tips

[@GregorBrown]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support.

[@ancilotto5133]

I drink 3 cofee by 11 am :D

[@carpNcoffee]

Huge coffee fan. Visiting Florence in October so thought I'd do some research. Great vid, thorough and educational.

[@GregorBrown]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ryandugan8308]

the Cafe he visited in Florence has the best Sfogliatelle we cound find in Italy. I believe it was called Paszkowskis

[@carpNcoffee]

@@ryandugan8308 I'm in Piza to be precise. Or will be in a week's time. Bit of a trek but if we do go for the day I'll be sure to check it out. Thankyou!

[@renferal5290]

I’m off to Rome tomorrow. This is perfect timing. I’m actually staying with a local 😊

[@harryukraine]

Excellent information. Perfetto grazie.

[@mehran888]

Great video Gregor. Greetings from Sydney. Very informative!

[@GregorBrown]

Thanks

[@TheGentleman.1972]

Sei molto bravo un abbraccio da Roma

[@lucamenegotto1139]

Believe me or not, I'm watching your video AND having a coffee!!!

[@GregorBrown]

Perfect!

[@reneeburich9497]

We’ll be in Italy mid October, and I already know we’ll want to go back, thanks to your channel and Romewise, Florencewise and Napleswise channels. I’m watching while drinking from my handmade Italian cup my husband ordered for me from Italy!

[@boraistanbulluoglu]

That was a really helpful video, you answered all of the questions in my head, thank you

[@GregorBrown]

I'm so glad!

[@brewswithviews]

Heading to Lake Garda in 2 weeks for my first time in Italy. Cannot wait taste some of the true italian coffee!

[@GregorBrown]

You'll love it, and for me it's more about the experience drinking it than so much the taste. Savor the environment :)

[@brewswithviews]

@GregorBrown watching you made me want to experience the hussle of drinking an espresso at the bar, but also thinking how I would happily pay the extra to sit next to the lake and enjoying the view. Videos are top quality btw.

[@t_ermrk_luca6306]

Absolutely go to the Jamaica Beach in Sirmione

[@M.C.K.111]

Actually very people have a coffee after dinner.. Usually morning, coffee break at 10, after lunch.. And you can have cappuccino, espresso, macchiato, macchiatone, lungo, corretto ( the most popular) but if you go to Trieste all coffees have different names and there are different coffees too..

[@donfluso9042]

thx dude, will be in Puglia in September 🙌

[@GregorBrown]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@donfluso9042]

@@GregorBrown dude, I`d do some winetastings with you man 😅 will be in Ostuni, Alberobello, Locorotondo, Martina Franca, Monopoli, Otranto, St Maria de Leuca and finally Gallipoli 🤩

[@rodolfomicelli2325]

Great! I'm from Puglia and I hope you enjoy exploring my region. I wish you a great holiday. Be careful with the wine! It usually has between 13°and 18° alcohol... it's not wine but whisky! Then don't say I didn't warn you if you can't find your way home!

[@donfluso9042]

@@rodolfomicelli2325 grazie Rodolfo, don`t worry I`m an experienced winelover 😄👍

[@losyanez4588]

What about non-lactose milk or milk alternatives?? Do the baristas accommodate other options?

[@davidgm6892]

every customer that asked me for a latte i served them a glass of Milk when I worked as a Banconista ( Barista) in Milan

[@GregorBrown]

LOL .. Perfect!

[@daveb9445]

Excellent video, very accurate and well worth travellers watching.

[@GregorBrown]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SMC127]

HI, have you covered traveling handicapped? Ie Will cafés let you sit down, without charging you extra, if you’re handicapped and need to sit?

[@ReshLamed]

I like strong cappuccino - so I ask cappuccino and espresso. Then mix them together. What you recommend me to order to avoid mixing 2 different caps?

[@GregorBrown]

I think you have the winning formula!!

[@sitnamed]

Like button before viewing 😊

[@GregorBrown]

Thank you so much

[@sitnamed]

@@GregorBrown we are going to Bari in August, so I show all of your videos for Puglia and more 😊

[@SC_Jolly]

Can you still get an espresso doppio with a small piece of lemon rind? I haven't been to Italy since 1980, and those were great in the afternoons at tea time.

[@ledatufarulo7316]

Isually we pay before.there is no rule aboit cappuccino,you can have a cappuccino after 11 o' clock if you eant,but usualy we don't drink it at lunch time or in the afternoon.

[@YUAN_TAO]

Hey Greg... why don't you publish more often? absolutely love the format!

[@GregorBrown]

I usually publish every sunday, so once a week

[@casomai]

The caffè lungo has more caffeine. Deca is Sanka a Deca is a sanka coffee but , attention, it's always the same: espresso.

[@SMC127]

Is there such a thing as a cup of black coffee? No espresso etc

[@81enri]

Perfetto reportage 👍👏😊

[@soup4495]

Those sunglasses are slick af

[@Manu-ji9bo]

Adesso che sai tutte queste tipologie di caffè puoi dire che sei mezzo italiano 😄 Complimenti 👍

[@yashkinjalk8034]

beautiful video

[@GregorBrown]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mauromondino8296]

A Torino sei stato al "Bicerin" o da "Baratti & Milano"?Sono 2 caffe storici che hanno come specialità appunto il bicerin...

[@cristinacucconi7411]

Sei stupendo ❤

[@voiceofreason8446]

Lots of love for your videos. I had went to Italy a couple months ago and every bar we stopped at I asked for caffe’ (in my best Italian) but they would always add, (espresso?). I’m guessing they realized we were American and even though I tried many times I had finally just started asking for a caffe’ espresso.

[@rodolfomicelli2325]

They ask you if you would like an espresso coffee as a form of courtesy and to avoid making mistakes in the service. Espresso is a short coffee that consists of just 3 sips. Tourists are often not used to 5-7 millimeters of coffee in a cup, so they ask if you want a long coffee, or an American coffee. Don't be afraid, they simply try to accommodate your request.

[@voiceofreason8446]

That’s what I figured. I was just saying that ordering an espresso isn’t as simple as asking for a caffe’

[@ancilotto5133]

I want to add (i don't know if you already explained): the milk used to make macchiato could be hot or cold! based on your taste

[@saintcadence3751]

Gangster version! 😂😂 Great vid

[@rodolfomicelli2325]

3 types of coffee often requested in Italian BARS are missing: -iced coffee! it is a very long coffee (similar to American coffee), it is placed in a container and left to cool; then it is placed in the freezer and shaken at the moment. It is a sort of very frothy coffee granita and widely used in Italian homes. -coffee on ice! A tumbler glass with 3 ice cubes inside; they give you your cup of espresso, you sugar it to your liking and you pour it into the glass. - shaken coffee; 4-5 ice cubes in the shaker, adding Bayles, long and sweetened coffee; a powerful shake and when you feel that the ice cubes are no longer making any noise, you pour it into a nice glass. A sweet foam with a Bayles flavor and very fresh! I'm a barman, can you tell?

[@FGPR01BrunoCauz]

The Caffè Fllorian of Venice the best in the World was patronised since 1640 by notable people including the playwright Carlo Goldoni, Goethe and Casanova, who was no doubt attracted by the fact that Caffè Florian was the only coffee house that allowed women. Later Lord Byron, Marcel Proust, Richard Wagner, and Charles Dickens were frequent visitors except James Joyce who liked Trieste

[@jennystephenson1234]

You said in another video not to say Ciao when leaving but you always do when leaving- is that bc you already are friends with all those people? And what should we say when leaving- goodbye = ?

[@GregorBrown]

Yeah. Use arrivederci for leaving to be safe.

[@Waleedalkhaldi12]

Your videos are amazing

[@GregorBrown]

Thank you so much 😀

[@MrLouislaf]

This is so true: they TAKE TIME to sit down and have their coffee. No paper cups. North Americans (Canadian here!) have much to learn from Italy. Been to Milan and I want to visit the rest of Italy!

[@ip2.network751]

What about the café latte? It's one of the most popular coffees at a bar in italy

[@GregorBrown]

No it's not popular. But I covered it.

[@samuelecallegari6117]

Well it's mostly something home made for breakfast. It's just a cup of milk with some coffee in there

[@GS-ly4fv]

When I was in Milano, each time I asked for coffee they offered me caffe latte.

[@zacharyreed2347]

Just got back from Italy. I spent a week in Rome and paid close attention to the bars and what people were ordering (I find it fascinating and own a small coffee business). I never once saw a caffè latte. Lots of cappuccinos in the morning (and a few in the afternoon), tons of caffès and some americanos, but I don't recall ever seeing a caffè latte

[@Soulvinum]

Not just in Italy, in Portugal is the same culture.

[@JohnGonzales-p7h]

Le reazioni delle persone sono bellissime)

[@Travelinmy50s]

Do they have oat or soy milk for those of us who can't have much dairy?

[@GregorBrown]

Some places do

[@rodolfomicelli2325]

There are pizzerias that have 30 different types of pizzas on their list and that use special flours, for those who are gluten intolerant. (so it becomes 60 different pizzas) Then there are those intolerant to milk proteins and they offer you another 30 different pizzas, without proteins derived from dairy products. Come on... Italy is not Papua New Guinea, with all due respect... if you are intolerant to some foods, you will still find someone who will feed you without running health risks. 😁😁😁😁

[@rodolfomicelli2325]

If you go to the ice cream counter you can find at least 5-6 different types of ice cream, without dairy products... come on! let's not joke!

[@QueenMiJ]

Are there any milk-substitutes? I know it’s sacrilegious, but I’m allergic to milk. Or do I simply go for the serial killer option?

[@unomeacaso]

yes ask for it! Bigger bars they should have

[@ReshLamed]

Do they serve Cortado in Italy?

[@GregorBrown]

It's the caffè macchiato 😎

[@ReshLamed]

@@GregorBrown Cortado is made with equal amounts of espresso and steamed milk, whereas macchiato is an espresso shot with a teaspoon of milk foam added on top?

[@GregorBrown]

It's very similar, and that would be a cortado in Italy.

[@procrusteus]

We easily notice how other cultures try to force us into their little conceptual boxes but when it comes to our own cultures we often have many blind spots so take this with a grain of salt. By population, Italians are over 70% lactose intolerant and I am not, so their silly "rules" surrounding cappuccino don't apply to someone like me. I make excellent espresso and cappuccinos from home roasted Arabica coffee beans and not from inferior tasting robusta beans which are found in many Italian roast blends to give the appearance of more crema. My rule is; cappuccino whenever I damn well feel like having one. As Terence Mckenna once said......................."culture is not your friend".

[@MCDreng]

"silly 'rules'" don't sound so silly when you give the explanation why it ended up that way. I'd just say, when in Rome (literally!)

[@AdamAd-d8b]

so u guys dont get acidity or palpitations?? just curious

[@elizabethoeansky]

My major takeaway: if you want to order cappuccino after 11am, order it in English

[@rbejva]

This video was hilarious - nice to see Firenze, we were there two weeks ago and had a great time. The caffè Ginseng and Orzo caused amusement in our family, but the winner for was a caffè shakerato con succero senza coretto. The only time we took coffee for take out was from an Autogrill on the highway, wasn’t too problematic. The Italians absolutely loved that we tried to speak their language - it was very much appreciated. In po’ d’Italiano po andare lontano.

[@GregorBrown]

Glad you enjoyed it! And that's for all that positive feedback.

[@kelliyeowell5691]

Heading back to Italy in a few days ... for a month. We can't get enough!

[@petrususman1173]

Solo quando andrai a TriestE potrai dire di avere una cultura completa del caffè in Italia 😁

[@christinefuntas9051]

Love your videos! Been to Italy many times and you are spot on, to the point, and so helpful!. I have seen iced coffee in the afternoon. I think I tried to order it by saying caffee freddo on a hot afternoon, but it had no ice. I know ice is not widely used, but is there a term for iced coffee?

[@GregorBrown]

Caffè con ghiaccio

[@giantpanda1001]

Ginseng is not Chinese for decaf. Couldn’t tell if that was a joke…

[@Alexis969ful]

Hello there ,thanks for your fun and informative video, I hope I can make use of it very soon😊..Can I ask what town are you in?

[@GregorBrown]

That was filmed in florence

[@Alexis969ful]

Beautiful ❤

[@giovannitommaseo6463]

the matter with having a cappuccino after lunch is that in Italy milk is considered food, not a beverage!... After having a delicious pasta dish, the idea of having on top a cappuccino or even a latte macchiato is therefore unconceivable.

[@piotrklos9543]

Like most southern people Italians are lactose intolerant. Across the nation 72% of them has a degree of milk malabsorption. That’s the main reason for avoiding milky coffee after noon. Makes me laugh when northerners try to ape Italians thinking it’s some kind of cultural rule.

[@mynameis6359]

Daft question. I like milk in my coffee. I can drink expresso. But say I need a long Americano con latte. Can I ask for milk with an Americano? Thank you. Peace

[@umbertoarrigotti2030]

Yes. Or if you want something similar to a Starbucks latter is simply called caffè e latte

[@Mike-wk2ip]

Do coffee bars in Italy have alternative milk products? (soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc?)

[@GregorBrown]

Some do now. Yes

[@trojkeddd]

And what about Cortado? That is by far my favorite 👌🏻

[@msjodh88]

Cortado is Spanish

[@zacharyreed2347]

Like the other comment said, it's a Spanish drink! Super popular there, but not so much in Italy. If you want the equivalent when in Italy, order a macchiatone

[@FGPR01BrunoCauz]

You are missing out on the traditional coffee culture in Venezuela as productor of the best arabica since 1760 where Italian migrants and their children have cultivated a vast collection of excellent inner city cafes and barista training. NOT Starbucks but real Italian coffee in the sunny land of the south.

[@MichonneBadass]

You forgot “macchiato caldo or macchiato freddo” it means with hot milk or cold milk 😊

[@GregorBrown]

Sounds like another video for the future

[@blubrydarka2028]

4:58 Polish feature in Florence :)

[@BrianWhoStacks]

Your first bar you went to. Did you just go to a polish bar?

[@BrianWhoStacks]

Paszkowski

[@GregorBrown]

It's a famous bar in Florence, one of the oldest

[@ImTheDudeMan471]

This is my 1st world problem: In university graduate studio, the only caffeine available was a can Diet Coke/Pepsi machine. My 4-8 daily habit continued into the working world. Here's the problem. I now have a work studio drink intake of 0.5-1.0 gallon a day issue, of water, juice, herb tea, yerba mate, etc. This does not work for coffee and the potency of caffeine. I love the taste of strong coffee. But I can't drink a gallon a day. Any advice?

[@m420-nd1if]

@@ImTheDudeMan471 uh, just drink one coffee? I dont get the issue

[@racingphotographer8251]

No cappuccino after 11am but gelato or pizza, sure, have it anytime you want... so much for that lactose intolerance excuse. Just another way for the locals to make fun of tourists.

[@MarcoMenozziPro]

The huge quantities of cookies and rusks that Italians eat at home for breakfast can be found in any grocery store. There are some myths to dispel about the Italian breakfast.

[@GregorBrown]

Yeah, check out my Breakfast in Italy video, I cover that. :)

[@MarmotCanales]

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