Italian Non-alcoholic Beverages

Espresso is both the name of a coffee beverage and the method of brewing coffee that originated in Italy. Nowadays it is prepared worldwide with the espresso machine - invented in Turin in 1884 by Angelo Moriondo - by forcing a small amou... READ MORE

Cappuccino is an Italian coffee made with espresso and steam-foamed milk. It is believed that it developed from kapuziner—a coffee-based beverage that was enjoyed in Austrian coffee houses in the 18th century. The first men... READ MORE

Ristretto, which means restricted in Italian, is half of a single shot of espresso. It differs from a standard espresso not only in the amount of water used for its preparation, but also in flavor, which is less bitter than regul... READ MORE

Italian caffè Americano is prepared by adding hot water to an already extracted espresso shot. The ratio of coffee and water can vary, but the process should partially dissipate the crema—a creamy foam on top of an espresso. The origi... READ MORE

Original Italian macchiato is a coffee variety that is made by pulling a shot of espresso and topping it with only one or two teaspoons of steamed milk. The milk is only added to enhance the flavor of coffee, and should never be overpower... READ MORE

Caffè latte (caffè e latte) is an espresso-based coffee that has a somewhat vague origin. It consists of an espresso that is topped with steamed and sometimes lightly frothed milk. The usual ratio is 1:3 in favor of milk, bu... READ MORE

Caffè moka is an Italian-style coffee that is made with a traditional moka pot—an electric or stove-top aluminum pot that was invented in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti. It works similar to an espresso machine—the water is he... READ MORE

Lungo, an Italian word meaning "long," is a type of espresso coffee drink that is made by extracting the coffee shot for a longer period of time, resulting in a larger volume of coffee. Lungo coffee is prepared using an espresso machine, just like... READ MORE

Shakerato is an Italian version of ice coffee. It consists of sweetened espresso and ice cubes that are shaken—hence the name—in a cocktail shaker. The drink is usually enjoyed during the summer as a refreshing version of trad... READ MORE

Dating back to the 18th century, this classic beverage from Turin consists of an espresso that is layered with hot chocolate, and then topped with whipped cream. It is traditionally prepared and served in tall, clear glasses, and all three layers ... READ MORE

Chinotto is a carbonated soft drink made from the juice of the chinotto fruit. This beverage has been produced since the early 20th century in Liguria region of Italy. The chinotto fruit, a small and intensely bitter citrus fruit, imparts a distin... READ MORE

Caffè d'orzo or often shortened to just orzo, is a caffeine-free hot drink originating from Italy that started off as an affordable alternative to coffee which was expensive and hard to find at the time. By refining the pr... READ MORE

Espressino is an Italian type of coffee which consists of an espresso shot, steamed milk, and cocoa powder. The drink is usually served in a small shot glass. It is assembled by putting cocoa powder at the bottom of the glass and then top... READ MORE

Barbajada or Barbagliata is a Milanese drink consisting of freshly brewed café forte or READ MORE

Marocchino, which is occasionally known as vetrino, is an Italian coffee variety that originated in Piedmont. It consists of a shot of espresso that is sprinkled with cocoa and then topped with frothed milk. Usually, the milk is ... READ MORE

Gassosa al caffè is a Calabrian specialty – a soft drink that is best described as coffee-flavored soda. The drink is sparkling, refreshing, and subtly sweet, with hints of caramel and a distinctive coffee flavor and aroma. T... READ MORE

Brasilena is a non-alcoholic coffee soda that hails from Calabria. The drink is made with natural coffee aromas and locally-sourced mineral water. It is a thirst-quenching fizzy drink with a characteristic dark brown color, medium carbona... READ MORE

Capo in B is a traditional Triestine coffee specialty, consisting of a small espresso with a layer of foamed milk, served in a glass (bicchiere). The name "capo" is short for "cappuccino", while "B" stands for "bicchiere" (glass), distinguishing i... READ MORE

Anterivo coffee is a caffeine-free coffee substitute made from the legume seeds of Lupinus pilosus, a flowering plant commonly known as blue lupine that flourishes on the sandy soils around Altrei (Anterivo) in South Tyrol. Lupinus is a m... READ MORE

In its basic form, espresso Romano consists of an espresso shot served with a slice of lemon or a lemon twist. It is suggested that lemon should be rubbed around the edge of the cup—which imparts a light bitter note while drinking e... READ MORE