Italians after finding out Brits have been drinking coffee all wrong after failing to follow one crucial rule. People in Italy take coffee very seriously and there are certain rules about ordering and drinking coffee in Italian shops and bars that not all Brits follow. Brits love a cappuccino and will order them at any time of the day, especially after dinner, where a coffee will be consumed with a dessert.
However, if you order a cappuccino after 11am in Italy, your barista won't be happy. This is due to the coffee being considered a morning drink, as cappuccinos are made with equal parts of espresso, steamed milk, and foam. They are normally drunk with a sweet pastry or croissant as they complement each other very well for a sweet breakfast.
So when Brits ask for a cappuccino after 11am, it is something Italians will not be best pleased with, as that time just before midday it is considered more appropriate to switch to a stronger, richer coffee such as a macchiato or an espresso. These drinks are meant to be savored as they do not contain any added milk or sugar. Although there is no law banning cappuccinos in Italy after 11am, you won't find many Italians drinking them after breakfast.
Most Italians avoid cappuccinos after lunch as a half a cup of milk and coffee after a full meal does not sit well. “It has to do with milk being really hard to digest even in the best of times,” said Elizabeth Minchilli, a Rome-based food writer. "It’s good for a filling first meal o.
