espresso

Is the espresso coffee ritual an Italian or a Neapolitan tradition? That is the question at the center of a debate that sees two different candidates fight for…

In Italy, coffee is a religion with millions of worshipers. Yet, most of these devotees know nothing about the object of their devotion, despite being…

First thing most of us need in the morning is a good coffee. Coffee pods may be the trend now, but we still prefer coffee made with the Moka machine. And here…

The year 2016 is coming to an end and we hope you had as much fun reading our ITALY stories this year as we did researching, writing and sharing them with you…

When in Italy, do as the Italians do: stop by the local bar (coffee shop) first thing in the morning (then again mid-morning, then again after lunch…) and have…

The concept of “street food” applied to Italy’s most beloved beverage, espresso: a cart attached to a bicycle carrying a mini coffee machine to roam the city…

During the next six days, coffee and design lovers in Milan are guaranteed to have a good time with the Salone Internazionale del Mobile event kicking in and…

Preparing coffee is, for most people, just a routine, but in Italy an espresso has to be perfect. It is not just about putting water and coffee in the coffee…

If you ever wanted to prepare the perfect Italian coffee, but were not sure how, now you can! Watch this video by Illy's University of Coffee, teaching you to…