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Capouccino as litmus test
il viaggiatore Started conversation Jul 2, 2001
When in Italy, you can tell the tourists from the locals (if their arrogant attitude doesn't give it away first) by the fact that they're the only ones who will order a cappuccino after 10:30 in the morning.
Capouccino as litmus test
plaguesville Posted Jul 2, 2001
Does that mean the caterers are not keen on providing the "all day" bacon, eggs, sausage, tomatoes and two slices of fried bread, either?
Whatever happened to "the customer is always right"?
Perhaps Spain isn't so bad after all, provided you can carry your luggage 10 miles or so.
Capouccino as litmus test
Prez HS (All seems relatively quiet here) Posted Jul 3, 2001
oh the caterer will serve them the cappuccino, but after 1030 italians don't drink anything besides espresso.
Capouccino as litmus test
Kaeori Posted Jul 3, 2001
Oh dear, I'm an all day cappuccino girl. I'd love to be an espresso drinker too, but I just find it too strong.
I think we should all be thankful that cappuccino hasn't been adopted by MacDonalds, either before 10:30 or after!
Capouccino as litmus test
Prez HS (All seems relatively quiet here) Posted Jul 3, 2001
You might be interested to know that there is a lightweight espresso sold in italian coffee bars, known as the 'machiato'. machiato is really a small cappuccino, so espresso size, cappuccino creaminess.
It's a real nice alternative for those who want to drink coffee at espresso speed without the espresso ulcer.. not for me though, I am a thoroughbred espresso-fueled racehorse. neigh!
Cappuccino (spelled correctly this time) as litmus test
il viaggiatore Posted Jul 3, 2001
yes, there's also the caffe latte, recently co-opted by starbucks (a chain which will never succeed in itlay), and the latte macchiato, which is mostly warm milk with a bit of coffee. All these are suitable for any time of day.
After dinner, try the caffe corretto, coffee "corrected" with a slosh of grappa.
Cappuccino (spelled correctly this time) as litmus test
Prez HS (All seems relatively quiet here) Posted Jul 3, 2001
yeeeahh... sounds intrusive on the senses.
Cappuccino (spelled correctly this time) as litmus test
il viaggiatore Posted Jul 3, 2001
Quite good, though.
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Capouccino as litmus test
- 1: il viaggiatore (Jul 2, 2001)
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