i am doing a project for a class... and we need to research a culture and traditions... i want to do italy... and breakfast cuisine... i was hoping to do croissants and coffee... where can i get a good italian coffee for not too much money... or how can i make something... i just have a coffee pot... no espresso machine... so i need something kinda easy...
2007-04-17 07:57:27 · 12 answers · asked by damiens_mommy_05 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
It's kinda hard to find. Starbucks has Espresso beans that they can grind for a drip maker. It's not as good as espresso, but with some espresso cups and some biscotti, you will get the effect!
2007-04-18 02:42:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
The breakfast croissants in Italy have a sweet glaze - quite different from the French croissants, which are famously delicious.
Good Italian coffee is low in acid. Italians drink espresso in tiny amounts. It's quite strong. If you buy a mild coffee and prepare it stronger than you would normally, you might be able to (kind of) approximate the Italian breakfast experience.
Good luck!
2007-04-17 08:50:56 · answer #2 · answered by love2travel 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when i lived in the usa (which is where i am assuming you are emailing from) I used to buy espresso fron the local grocery stores that sold coffee beans and would grind them for "espresso" (i recall one notch less than turkish grind). Make sure you buy a dark roasted coffee for this. It was not expensive. Also, please do not buy flavored coffee. However, your biggest issue is how to make it without an espresso machine which is almost impossible, unless you just try and make super strong coffee, which is really not the same.
By the way, Illy is the best, but I dont know what your budget it, and probably not worth it if you dont have an espresso machine.
2007-04-21 10:01:47 · answer #3 · answered by anameen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Having been to Italy, nothing here tastes the same as it does there. They have some stuff here but it's not as fresh as it was before it took the journey to the states. But your best bet is to find a store that specializes in Italian food. Like an Italian deli owned by Italians that came from the country and speak the language. I'm in CT and there's definately more than a few around. Like Altimari's and Liuzzi's. Do you have any friends who's parents were born in Italy or sicily? They should know where there's a place like that in your area.
2007-04-18 03:26:39 · answer #4 · answered by assunta81 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Even though they are eaten all over the world and Italy, croissants are French.
Start by finding a hotel in Italy, online, and see their breakfast menu.
Remember the foods eaten will vary with the location.
So look up different towns and villages. Also check out recipies of Italy by location.
Those who are farmers and fisherman will eat different foods than in the city. They like bread and coffee, or cheese and fruit.The cities will vary too, greatly.
2007-04-24 13:56:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cannot find Italian coffee anywhere in Italy. or in matter in the whole world.
Why? Italy is NOT a coffee producer.
The coffee beans are imported, like we do in USA.
They just make good and strong drinking coffee, because they have good machines with the right water pressure, etc..
To make you understand , it is the same with Swiss chocolate.
Switzerland does not produce cocoa beans. They just mix these beans with milk and other ingredients and manufacture om a certain way to make excellent chocolate
2007-04-18 20:38:07 · answer #6 · answered by Servette 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not do Greece instead? You can buy Greek coffee which is easy to make on the stove top..easier than trying to find Italian coffee or making espresso.
2007-04-21 15:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by mom x's three 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maximum pasta's and italian cheeses could be offered in all places. interior the states, Italian eating places flourish. same for Italian Deli's. convey the Italian coffee. which would be a tense one to acquire. practice it 'demi-tasse'. And serve it with annisette or sambuca. definite!
2016-12-20 17:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by zolinski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on line and type in Varieties of coffee, then try and find Italian coffee beans. It is going to be expensive, no doubt. See if there is a international coffee house in your area and if there is, you can probably purchase a small amout for your tasting. goodm luck
2007-04-25 02:19:24 · answer #9 · answered by Richard K 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lots of supermarkets do Italian coffee
2007-04-17 08:18:18 · answer #10 · answered by jean h 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋