“ un caffè, per favore ” (Caffè: a shot of espresso) How do you ask for espresso in Italian? Espresso, This is the “default” coffee in Italy. If you want to order an espresso, you can simply say that you would like a coffee by saying, “ Un caffè per favore”. How do Italians call … Read more
If you’re in Paris or traveling through the french countryside, you’ll want to order a café americain It’s basically a watered-down espresso made with hot water. As far as french coffee goes, it tastes pretty close to what most Americans prefer drinking. What kind of coffee do they serve in Paris? By default, un café … Read more
“caffè americano” specifically is Italian for “american coffee” There is a popular but unconfirmed belief that the name has its origins in World War II when American G.I.s in Italy diluted espresso with hot water to approximate the coffee to which they were accustomed. Is Americano coffee Italian? Americano coffee is made with espresso and … Read more
Whether you’re having a nice time and you want a coffee that matches it, or you’re in a bad mood and you want something to cheer you up, you can never go wrong by ordering: “ un café liégeois, s’il vous plaît” “Le même pour moi, merci !” How do you order at a café … Read more
Macchiato. A macchiato in Italian is not the coffee of the same name you might order at Starbucks elsewhere in the world. The word literally means “stained,” and it stems from the dash of milk added to your espresso What is a latte macchiato in Italy? Latte macchiato (Italian pronunciation: [ˈlatte makˈkjaːto]) is a coffee … Read more