coffee

Culture

by Sharon Rogers | Wed, 11/23/2011 - 11:05

Trieste has a long association with coffee drinking and production. During the first World War, Hungarian Francesco Illy arrived in Trieste and in 1933 formed…

Milan Baristas Set World Record: 623 Coffees in 1 Hour

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 10/25/2011 - 09:46

Gianni Cocco and Danilo Torres make quite the pair behind the bar. The two baristas managed to serve up 623 tiny cups of espresso in just 60 minutes to set…

Food & Drink

Tiramisù Recipe

by Katia Amore | Tue, 06/14/2011 - 06:37

Made with savoiardi (or ladyfingers), dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks and mascarpone cheese, often flavored with liquor and…

Italian Coffee Prices on the Rise

by Natalie Aldern | Tue, 05/10/2011 - 07:07

The price of ordering a caffe at the bar is going up and consumers can expect to pay even more for their coffee fix in the coming years. The price increase…

Culture

Three of the Best Italian Espresso Drinks

by Carla Passino | Thu, 04/30/2009 - 03:52

Looking for an alternative to the classic espresso? Here are three of the best drinks to try in an Italian bar—and the recipes to make them at home.A sun-…