Tuesday, April 22, 2008

For the Coffee Connoisseur

If you ask for un caffe you will get an espresso. Espresso is the norm and it is served in small cups that contain about 2 or 3 sips. It is usually served black (nero) and you must ask for milk (latte) and sugar (zucchero).

A cappucino is served luke warm.

A caffe machiato is espresso with a splash of foamed milk.

Caffe latte is espresso with lots of milk and no foam.

A caffe Americano is espresso diluted with hot water and you must ask for milk and sugar

If you use artificial sweetner in your coffee or tea, take some from home. Also, note that there are no free refills.

If you are a tea drinker then you have to indicate that you want "hot tea", te calda.

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