European coffee culture can be said to have a long history, in which Italy is the most prevalent, but the coffee here, not like Nestle, Maxwell and other world-famous instant coffee, in their eyes, these "fast-food" powder is not even a coffee. What kind of espresso do Italians drink? Italy is a long, narrow country, with a north-south stretch of 1,300 kilometers, and just as coffee beans are roasted differently, so espresso is also different, and there are many variations.

For example, in Naples, which is located in the south of Italy, the local espresso is characterized by about 20 ml, and the flavor is stronger than in the north.

The southern part of the country is characterized by a preference for espresso with a strong flavor and a deep roast. In addition, some coffee bars add sugar to the coffee when they serve it to customers. Not only that, but espresso is usually accompanied by granulated sugar. Fine granulated sugar, which is easy to dissolve, is the most common. As for coffee cups, most coffee bars use a small thick cup (demitassecup) for espresso. It is ideal for espresso because it retains heat well. However, some dining-oriented restaurants may not use such cups. Some will use thinner ceramic mugs to match the atmosphere of the whole restaurant.

The real Italian coffee not only has many precautions in the selection of raw materials, grinding process and coffee utensils, but also brewing coffee has become a craft in Italy. Such a complex and delicate process, gave birth to a unique Italian coffee culture and countless types of coffee, people often drink coffee in Italy by distillation, the flavor is very strong, similar to China's "Kung Fu Tea" espresso, but also embellished with milk froth, fragrant and rich cappuccino. Coffee with many other ingredients, such as chocolate, cream, wine and even whiskey, is also common in Italy.

With such a wide variety of coffee, the Italians on the natural requirements of the coffee pot will not be too low, just walk into the kitchen of any Italian family, you can always see an octagonal 30 centimeters high, the production of exquisite small coffee pots, which is the famous moka pot, the production of exquisite moka pot, the coffee can be fragrant and romantic mood to the extreme, but also a beautiful decorative object! It is also a beautiful decorative item. In addition to the popular types of coffee pots, there are also moka pots that are decorated with various patterns and unique designs. However, no matter what kind, these mocha pots have a **** the same point, that is, with them brewed out of the coffee flavor extraordinarily strong.

Italians have a hard time understanding the Starbucks rampage in China, saying it's just coffee grounds watered down with milk and sugar! However, those who have had espresso mostly prefer this kind of strong coffee.