Joanna James
The seemingly simple cup of coffee you enjoy offhandedly every day may not be so simple if you were in Italy. The country is well known for being devoted to their coffee and along with such a strong attachment comes a very stringent yet clear set of etiquettes to be followed.
This drink is one of the most popular forms of consuming coffee however for those with a trained understanding of the fine arts of caffeine there is more than meets the eye.
There are plenty of people who will enjoy having their espresso with milk or sugar, however, true aficionados would be quick to point out that to truly enjoy an espresso it would be necessary to drink it straight without adding anything to it.
This may be a bit hard to swallow, literally and figuratively, however it is said that after two weeks, your tastebuds will adjust to the bitterness of the espresso allowing you to enjoy the flavours that lie within.
Once you are at this stage it can be considered that you have developed a more discerning palate with regards to coffee. However, it should be taken with a pinch of salt as many Italians will happily enjoy some milk and sugar with their espresso.
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For the most part, many people would simply opt to use either white sugar or brown sugar to sweeten up their coffee and while there will not be much difference between the flavours, the only guiding principle is to use just one tablespoon at most with your coffee. This may not seem like a lot but it is good to keep in mind that that is roughly equivalent to 3 teaspoons and that can add up quite fast during a busy, so be mindful of your sugar consumption!
There is always something to learn when dealing with new etiquettes, and one such interesting rule that is followed by Italians is to always stir your espresso, even if you have not added any sugar to it.
While you may wonder what the purpose of this may be, the reasoning is that it will help disperse the aromas associated with the espresso for an enhanced experience.
In what may seem a little excessive, there are some rules to follow when it comes to the consumption of water and coffee. As rule, it is believed that you must either sparkling or still water with your coffee. You can think of the coffee as a palate cleanser for each sip of coffee!
Many people will opt to have an espresso either in the morning or after lunch while the cappuccino would be good for the hours after lunchtime.
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