I’m not saying it’s necessarily “bad manners” to order a cappuccino after breakfast if you are at a restaurant and paying for yourself... But you may turn some heads 😳, and it’s not something I would recommend asking for if you are dining as a guest at an Italian home. 🏡 First, let’s chat about how the coffee culture and customs in Italy differ… ⏱️ Unlike many Americans, Italians don’t drink any coffee any time they please. 🍳 Cappuccinos are served in the morning and with breakfast. 🌤️ Machhiatos are enjoyed mid-afternoon. 🌙 Meanwhile, espressos are served after dinner. 🏃‍♀️ And the ubiquitous American practice of coffee on the go… that’s not really a thing in Italy. Counter and table service is more common. ☕️ Rather than a pub style establishment, a “bar” is an Italian café where coffee is served. 📖 Don’t be surprised if a bar doesn’t have a menu. Memorizing your favorite Italian coffee is a solid plan! Now to the terminology... Caffé or caffé normale is simply an espresso, served black and in one shot increments. Instead of ordering a double, Italians order a second caffé for an extra kick of caffeine. A cappuccino is a classic Italian espresso. It is served before or during breakfast, but not after a meal like lunch or dinner. A caffé macchiato is a slightly milkier version of a simple caffe. Featuring a splash of frothy milk, unlike espresso drinks, it can be enjoyed all day long. A caffé Americano is espresso diluted with hot water and is most similar to an American style drip coffee. A caffé lungo, which means “long coffee” in English is an espresso with a splash of hot water. Lastly, don’t order a latte unless what you want is a glass of milk. dress: @delavaliofficial earrings: @lorenhope oldest caféin Florence: @caffegilli coffee italiancoffee etiquette manners internationaletiquette florence elevateetiquette