The love affair between coffee and the Italians has been going on for more than six centuries. Coffee is Italy's iconic drink and, without it, it is difficult to start the day. Having a coffee at the bar is more than just a pleasant habit. It is a ritual, a tradition of the whole country from north to south, and few can do without it. There are many ways to ask for a coffee...Let's see them!

Italy and coffee: a real love affair

The spread of the Ottoman Empire also allowed coffee to spread rapidly to many countries around the world. In Italy, coffee first arrived in 1570, when Prospero Alpino from Padua brought some packages to Venice from the East . Initially, it was sold in pharmacies but it wasn't considered as a drink until the 18th century.