The Coffee Story

Since appeared in Europe in the 16th century, coffee has become a favorite drink throughout the world. The first coffee shop was opened in Venice in the 17th century.

Italy is still the capital of this dark and aromatic beverage. Houston coffee offers you an original, highest quality Italian blends you can find. Well, drinking espresso in Italy is something entirely different. The bartender called barista will make sure you get the perfect cafe every single time.

By the way, nowhere else in the world coffee machines are so well maintained and appreciated. And it is perfectly understandable. If they don't serve only the best, they will surely lose their customers. Italians prefer mild and aromatic blends, mostly made of Arabica beans. Robusta beans are sometimes added in a mixture, especially in some parts of Italy. Arabica has almost no oil in it, it is low caffeine variety with mild but aromatic taste. 

Roasting is the most important thing, and different beans have to be roasted differently. The best selection of Italian roasted beans is available in Houston. After choosing your favorite mixture, you need to grind those aromatic beans just before making your drink. When choosing grinders, always choose the ones using grinding wheels, not blades, because they are much better for this purpose. Italian folks prefer brown coffee with golden froth. 

There are all kinds and variations of this favorite beverage, but the most popular are espresso, macchiato and cappuccino. If you order a cafe in Italy, you will simply get an espresso. Ristretto is prepared with less water than regular one, and Lungo is prepared with more water. Doppio is double espresso. Macchia means stain or smear. 

Macchiato is actually an espresso with a splash of milk on the top. Latte macchiato is really steamed milk with a splash of espresso on the top. Corretto is cleverly corrected with some grappa, or cognac. Cappuccino is the most popular version. Creamy and sweet, it contains the same amounts of steamed milk, foamed milk and espresso, but if you would like it to be stronger, you may order scuro, with more coffee inside. Chiaro contains more milk, but all are simply delicious. It doesn't really matter which version you prefer, as long as you have high quality material for preparing it. Italian folks have their own cafe philosophy.

They will drink their cappuccino for breakfast, and drink their espresso at the bar in just two or three sips before leaving for work. It is perfectly normal there to pay different prices at the bar or at the table, inside or on the terrace. In some Venice bars they have eight different prices for the same cup of your favorite beverage. If you are sitting at the table, on the terrace, and the weather is nice, and the man is playing the piano next to you, well, you might be surprised with your bill.

 You don't have to take a trip to Italy to be able to enjoy the real Italian cafe every single morning. Houston coffee suppliers will provide only the best blends for the preparation of your favorite beverage. Start your day on the best possible way.