Travelers to Italy should follow local coffee customs: cappuccinos are breakfast drinks, rarely consumed after 11am, and espresso is preferred at lunchtime and later. Milk-heavy drinks are avoided later because milk can be harder to digest and savory midday meals make milky coffee less appealing. Ordering a milky coffee after breakfast is possible, but may draw a raised eyebrow outside main tourist areas. Blending in also involves following local pasta-eating practices, choosing appropriate dishes, and embracing regional meal pacing and etiquette to make the most of Italian cuisine.
Having moved between both cultures throughout her life, she has plenty of secrets to share to help you blend in once you touch down in Bella Italia. From drinking your cappuccinos pre-lunch to eating spaghetti in the most acceptable way, her advice will help you spend your time in Italy eating like a local and making the most of its wonderful cuisine.
Italians are known for their love of coffee, but they have some unwritten rules that differ from the way people would enjoy a cup of Joe in the U.S. They love a cappuccino (after all, the word is Italian and refers to the brown hoods that Capuchin monks wore), but there is a limited time to drink it if you want to follow Italian customs.
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