Blog - Life in Italy

 for Coffee Lovers ... Taste the real flavor!

Experience the beauty and taste of having the “real” cappuccino and the  sensation of several coffee flavours made in Italy. Now you can choose which one you would like to have and act like a local when ordering a coffee type at your taste depending on your mood. Return home and brag to your friends about it.

Caffe Espresso - (€0,70) One shot of strong, dark espresso. Served in a small cup. If you want it weaker, ask for a -Caffè Lungo. They will add more water to the espresso. 

Cappuccino - (€0,80) One shot of espresso topped with hot milk and foam. The term cappuccino refers to the brown and white colors of the robes of the Capuchin monks. In some areas, a cappuccino is called a cappuccio.

Caffe Corretto - (€0,90) A shot of liqueur (usually whisky or grappa) is added to your espresso to "correct" it.

Caffe Hag - (€0,75) A decaffeinated coffee (made by Kraft), pronounced "ahg". This is a brand name and is commonly used to request decaffeinated coffee.

Caffe Shakerato - (€0,90) An iced and sweetened espresso drink. Great for the summertime!

Caffe Macchiato - (€0,80) If you find a cappuccino is too milky, order a caffe macchiato, which literally means "stained coffee". This is an espresso with just a touch of milk. It is not always listed on the menu, but is commonly ordered. (It is the same price as an espresso)

Cioccolato - (€1,30) a cup of hot chocolate. In the winter the caffes have hot chocolate machines at the bar. The hot chocolate is very thick and not that sweet (you can add sugar). You can pay extra to have real whipped cream on top. Delicious - but very rich.

Caffe Decaffinato - (€0,80) A decaffeinated coffee (commonly called by the brand name "Caffe Hag").

Caffe d'Orzo - (€1,20) Barley coffee, a non-caffeine coffee substitute (not actually coffee). Can be ordered in a small glass cup (tazza piccola) or large glass cup (tazza grande). You can also have a Cappuccino d'Orzo.

Latte - (€0,80) "Milk". It is hot milk served in a glass. You may ask for it cold.

Tisana - Herbal tea - Some caffes have a selection of herbal teas (Very good!)

Camomilla - (€0,80) A cup of chamomile tea (herbal).

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