The origin of the word "coffee" entered English in 1598 via Italian caffè. This word was created via Turkish kahve, which in turn came into being via Arabic qahwa, a truncation of qahhwat al-bun or wine of the bean. Traditional Islam prohibits the use of alcohol as a beverage, and coffee provided a suitable alternative…
An espresso machine is used to produce the traditionally Italian coffee beverage called espresso. Espresso machines are fitted with a metal filter container that is filled with ground coffee that is tamped down to compact the coffee grounds, and the metal filter is locked in place in the machine. Some espresso machines are automatic while…
You walk into an Italian Restaurant – the whole experience is just wonderful – the smells, the atmosphere and hopefully when your order is delivered – the food. The background noise is all a part of the experience – it's often at a higher frequency than most restaurants but it's all part of the fun.…
Italian cuisine has a huge variety of dishes and drinks: because Italy was not officially unified until 1861, and its cuisines reflect the cultural variety of its regions and its diverse history (with influences from Greek, Roman, Gaelic, Germanic, Goth, Norman, Lombard, Frank, Turkish, Hebrew, Slavic, Arabic and Chinese cuisines). Italian cuisine is savored in…
Espresso, caffè latte, cappuccino; there would seem to be as many types of Italian coffee as there are pastas. And just like pasta, Italian coffees are an art form accompanied by hundreds of customs and traditions. Whatever it's a corretto coffee thrown back like a shot of alcohol, a cappuccino coffee and croissant for breakfast,…