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BBC NEWS | Europe | Coffee is 'health drink' says Italian

  „It is a daily routine for millions of Italians - the morning cup of espresso brewed on the kitchen hob or downed swiftly in a cafe on the way to work.“

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3540729.stm - Cached

Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: BIALETTI Moka Express 3 Cup Espresso Maker 06799

  „With all the expensive espresso makers sold around the world, native Italians prefer espresso from stovetop espresso makers and more Italians use Bialetti for their stovetop Italian coffee. For an excellent cup of Italian coffee, the classic eight-side household coffee-pot is considered a true italian tradition. The Moka Espress boasts a lot of records and, as such, is the most copied coffee-maker!“

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Tips on Coffee - Did you know...?

  „The average age of an Italian barista is 48 years old. A barista is a respected job title in Italy. Italians do not drink espresso during meals. It is considered to be a separate event and is given its own time.“

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History of Coffee from Coffee Universe

  „The Italians perfected this wonderful machine and were the first to manufacture it. Espresso has become such an integral part of Italian life and culture, that there are presently over 200,000 espresso bars in Italy. Today, coffee is a giant global industry employing more than 20 million people. This commodity ranks second only to petroleum in terms of dollars traded worldwide.“

http://www.coffeeuniverse.com/ university_hist.html - Cached

Ceramics and Coffee: The Italian Way! (INeedCoffee.com)

  „Fulvio studied the history of coffee from bean to cup and its journey around the world. Like many other Italians, his love of coffee did not mean he was previously occupied with the historical issues behind the cup. He just had a natural fondness for a well prepared coffee that used well prepared beans. (Always appreciating the traditional care taken in preparing coffee in Italy Fulvio was a little embarrassed by the fact that his family brought an automatic pod espresso machine into the studio.“

http://www.ineedcoffee.com/04/ceramics/ - Cached

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