319. The Ritual of the Bar: Coffee Culture in Italy [From the Vault]

About this episode

This episode explores the history and rituals of Italian coffee culture, including how to order like a local and the best coffee bars in major cities.

The coffee bar in Italy is not just somewhere you get coffee. It is where Italy actually happens. In this episode from the vault we explore the history, the rituals, and the unwritten rules of Italian coffee culture. From espresso to shakerato, the cappuccino rule, how to order like a local, and the best bars in Milan, Florence and Rome. Italy is more than a checklist. And a perfect espresso at the right bar is proof of that. Find the episode show notes at untolditaly.com/319 . Want someone who really knows Italy to help plan your trip? Our Italy experts love answering your tricky questions and designing trips that take you to the Italy you imagined - start planning here Not sure where to start? Get the Untold Italy podcast guide with 315 epsiodes organized by topic. The premium Untold Italy app has ad-free access to our complete archive of 300+ episodes searchable by place and topic FOLLOW: Instagram • Facebook • YouTube GET OUR NEWS: Subscribe here TRIP PLANNING SERVICES: Learn more here JOIN US ON TOUR: Upcoming departures The Untold Italy travel podcast is an independent production. Podcast editing and audio production by Mark Hatter . Production assistance by the other

People in this episode

Host: Katy Clarke

Topics covered

• coffee culture
• Italian rituals
• espresso
• travel tips
• local customs

Keywords

• Italian coffee
• espresso
• cappuccino
• coffee bar
• travel Italy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Untold Italy

Places: Italy, Milan, Florence, Rome

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