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The MUMAC (short for "Museum of the Coffee Machine"), was founded in Binasco (Lombardy) in 2012 to promote coffee knowledge, culture and enjoyment among professionals and enthusiasts; home to 300 pieces from the Cimbali and Maltoni collections, of which over 100 are on display, MUMAC is the world’s largest contemporary museum of professional coffee...

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Lavazza is getting ready to serve tennis fans their coffee fix as the Italian brand has been named the official coffee sponsor for the 2025 U.S. Open. The star-studded annual tennis event, held at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, is a major event for the Queens borough as visitors from all over the world get ready...

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Coffee prices are all over the place as the market responds to about a million different factors, and it has left many wondering what the impact will be on the consumer and how they will respond. And it is in these uncertain times that journalists turn to one trusty sector of the coffee drinking public: people in the country of Italy. The latest jo...

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When you say Italy, you say espresso. But this summer, Italians are going for something… more surprising. A new coffee trend is taking over terraces from Milan to Palermo: espresso with tonic. Coffee with bubbles and it's tastier than you might expect. What exactly is espresso and tonic?Espresso tonic is a refreshing blend of chilled tonic water (o...

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In the sunny heel of Italy’s boot lies Salento, a stretch of land suspended between sea and stone; famous for its turquoise water, white beaches, and beautifully rugged coastline, this part of southern Puglia has earned the nickname the Caribbean of Italy, and it’s easy to understand why. But beyond its natural beauty, Salento has its own culinary...

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This summer, Lavazza brings its iconic La Dolce Vita lifestyle to the Hamptons through a new three-year partnership with the Montauk Yacht Club, a historic East End destination known for its elevated coastal hospitality. This collaboration marks an important milestone for Lavazza’s growing presence in the foodservice and hospitality space, aligning...

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With 36 locations as of early 2024, Italy remains one of the European countries with the fewest Starbucks locations — which is surprising for a country that loves coffee. But, as noted in the responses from The Local Italy's Facebook poll, Italy's love for its coffee is precisely why most locals have been hesitant to embrace Starbucks — and it's co...

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In Italy, coffee is not simply a drink: it is a social habit, a daily ritual, an identitary symbolism. But in Naples, coffee acquires a much deeper meaning. Here it becomes a unit of measurement. It marks time, it replaces an invitation, it marks first meetings and farewells, it bears witness to tales of authentic life. Coffee, seen as a common goo...

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At the Arsenale, among the pavilions of the 2025 Architecture Biennale, the Canal Café by New York-based studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro stands out as one of the most talked-about – and awarded – installations of the edition. Located at the far end of the complex, in direct dialogue with the lagoon waters, this small pavilion transforms the daily r...

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Italian coffee bars can be some of the most chaotic places for a foreigner. During the morning rush hour, you’ll need to elbow your way to the counter and catch the barista’s eye to place your order. Once your espresso, espresso macchiato or cappuccino is placed before you, you are granted only a few moments to enjoy before someone else comes to ta...

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