Across the world, there are few countries which have such a strong cultural connection and association with espresso as Italy. After water, espresso is reportedly the second most consumed beverage in the country. In fact, espresso is so integral to its cultural identity that Italy’s Ministry of Agricultural, Food, and Forestry Policies has filed se...
READ MORELa dolce vita has arrived in St. Pete. 9th Street Coffee & Bar is now open at 2930 Dr. MLK Jr. Street North, offering “Italian style” coffee, wine, pasta and more. The cozy cafe made its debut last week, open daily for both morning and evening service. We’ve yet to visit 9th Street Coffee & Bar ourselves, but the establishment promises a wide range...
READ MOREIn the vast world of morning rituals, the way we have our coffee can reveal a lot about our personality and preferences. This article delves into the diverse ways people enjoy their morning brew, with a special focus on the charming and flavorful Italian coffee traditions. The Classic Espresso Aficionado If you start your morning with a quick, bold...
READ MOREThe recent European Coffee Symposium in Barcelona played host to the prestigious European Coffee Awards ceremony, where Lavazza, the Italian coffee powerhouse, clinched the title of Best Coffee Roaster – Europe for 2023. As per assessments by Allegra Group experts, who organized the event that brought together industry leaders and senior managers f...
READ MOREA Made in Italy of great significance is that concerning the production of Food Service Equipment, that is, machinery for professional kitchens and laboratories. This is an Italian excellence that we export all over the world and which sees our companies in a leading position internationally. Our country's Food Service Equipment turnover, according...
READ MOREOn Wednesday morning, GEI (Gruppo Esponenti Italiani) held a breakfast panel at the Racquet & Tennis Club in New York. They hosted Andrea Illy, Chairman of Illycaffe S.p.A, as their main speaker. Illycaffe is a family-founded coffee business established in Trieste, Italy in 1933 which today is one of the global leaders in coffee bean purchasing and...
READ MOREA little water, ground coffee, the manual gesture repeated over time, day after day, a game of the wrist in which the Italians are absolute champions. Then the flame is lit. The trepidatious wait, often accompanied by slow movements, still numb from sleep, and then finally the awakening: the gurgling that unites all the homes of the Italian peninsu...
READ MOREFor Italians who miss the stylish bars they knew in Italy; for anyone here in New York that would like to try the experience of an Italian Coffee bar or for those who take their coffee seriously, Ben Hamilton and his wife Giorgia have opened Cinico Coffee Company (CCC) in Murray Hill, at 199 Madison Avenue and 35th Street with you in mind. Mr. Hami...
READ MOREWe don’t need to tell you that Italian cuisine is so much more than just pizza and pasta. Each region in Italy, from Lombardy in the north to Sicily in the south, offers its own unique culinary treasures that are steeped in centuries-old traditions, offering a true treat to the palates of food lovers worldwide. With this in mind, here’s our roundup...
READ MOREEven if you've never explored the winding streets of Rome, strolled along Venice's canals, or dined on the best pizza in Naples, there's a lot you can learn about Italian coffee culture without ever visiting Italy. Italians take coffee very seriously, often having up to three — or more — cups of coffee every day. From cappuccino to espresso, and c...
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