Translations:Coffee in world cultures/20/en
Italy
As the birthplace of the espresso machine, Italy places a large emphasis on espresso. One may get their espressos suited to their tastes. The most popular coffee-based beverages are:
- Caffè (espresso)
- Caffè macchiato: espresso with a small amount of milk or milk foam
- Cappuccino: espresso with steamed milk foam
- Caffè corretto: espresso with a small amount of an alcoholic beverage, as brandy, sambuca, grappa, or cognac
- Caffellatte (or caffè latte): coffee and milk, usually in a 1:1 proportion
- Latte macchiato: coffee and milk, usually in a 1:2 or 1:3 proportion
- Caffè americano: an espresso with more water