One of my favorite moments is tasting that FIRST CUP of Italian coffee, usually a caffe latte, when we land in Italy!
So many caffes, so little time! But I do have some favorites. I'm sure we'll be spending some time here, as our hotel is a block away.
I drink lattes all day long, not just in the morning!
I usually walk in, and ask them to find the largest glass they have (in Italian). I ask them for "un doppio caffe con latte macchiato."
When you become a "regular", the price goes down, sometimes from 2-3 Euro to 80 cents.
There are lots of great cafes in Rome! I did a taste test during our last visit between two famous places for coffee: Tazza D'Oro and Cafe Sant' Eustachio.
Sant' Eustachio was the winner for me! I will be stocking up on some of this:
Sometimes when walking around all day, you just need a break and a sweet bite.
After an afternoon nap, Brad is ready for wine, but I need to revive first with another jolt of caffine!
I have literally HUNDREDS of photos of cups of coffee in many regions of Italy, and I won't bore you with more, but it is truly one of my NON-guilty pleasures!
Comments (8)
I'll be picturing you above, cup of coffee in hand and great happiness in your heart. Italy, "Get Ready!" Palma's on her way.
Buon Viaggio.
Posted by Barb Cabot | June 25, 2009 6:47 AM
Posted on June 25, 2009 06:47
I'm a Tazza d'Oro fan myself but love Sant'Eustachio too! Have a fabulous time-I'll be sitting here living vicariously through your posts!
Posted by janie | June 25, 2009 7:12 AM
Posted on June 25, 2009 07:12
Mmmm! You're making me salivate for good coffee!!
I hardly ever drink it at home, but in Europe I have it a few times a day.
When do you leave for Italy? Have a wonderful time, both of you; as always!!
Love the poppy-flowered jacket you are wearing in the photo!
Posted by Shelagh (SJ) | June 25, 2009 11:26 AM
Posted on June 25, 2009 11:26
are you here yet? If so, benvenuti! If not, ci vediamo presto!
Posted by Barbara: Art and Barb LIve in Italy! | June 25, 2009 11:54 AM
Posted on June 25, 2009 11:54
Buon viaggio e buona fortuna, cara.
Posted by jgk | June 25, 2009 2:02 PM
Posted on June 25, 2009 14:02
Oh, Palma, lucky you -- I'm envious, even though we just got back a week ago. I have been missing Italian coffee so much!
Have a terrific time (I know you will) and I'm looking forward to reading all about it!
Sharon
Posted by Sharon | June 25, 2009 4:07 PM
Posted on June 25, 2009 16:07
Cool photos! I don't drink coffee but I LOVE stopping at a bar or pasticceria for something drink and a little bit to eat!
Posted by Chiocciola | June 25, 2009 5:38 PM
Posted on June 25, 2009 17:38
Wonderful photos, Palma! I love Italian coffee, and I'm already missing it like crazy!
Posted by sandrac | June 26, 2009 10:18 AM
Posted on June 26, 2009 10:18