10/07/2017 - In Italy they keep their coffee simple.

In Finland, they add cheese, in Korea they add egg yolk, in America they add sprinkles, and in Italy they keep their coffee simple. Coffee is an integral part of Italian culture and they love to celebrate its deep and rich flavour at every occasion. Rarely will the Italians disguise the authentic coffee bean taste with the likes of vanilla, mint, or gingerbread syrup that you may find on the menu in the UK. In fact, the closest you will come to your whipped cream coffee-shop staple is the ‘caffè alla nocciola’ – an espresso topped with hazelnut cream.    

Italian coffee culture

Morning
Surprisingly, in Italy, the milkiest coffees are strictly reserved for the mornings, so start your day the traditional Italian way with a cappuccino, a caffè latte, or a caffè machiatto. Enhance the natural coffee flavours by using the JURA E8 machine to achieve the most authentic coffee experience.

Daytime 
If you request a cappuccino or caffè latte after 11am, you may be confronted with very confused faces! The Italians believe the milky contents upsets the digestive system, and they rely on a succession of single espressos throughout the day to satisfy their caffeine cravings.

Evening
Finally, the typical Italian evening would not be complete without a ‘caffè corretto’. Often accompanied with a glass of water to cleanse the pallet after a meal, the ‘caffè corretto’ consists of a single shot of espresso, Grappa brandy, and sugar. 

 

How to make the perfect Italian ‘caffè corretto’

  • Using your JURA A1 machine, brew a single espresso shot into a double espresso cup
  • Measure out one shot (25ml) of Grappa and add to the cup
  • Stir and add sugar to taste

 

Optional
If Grappa is not for you, try Sambuca or Campari.