A shot of dark, velvety coffee is more than just a quick caffeine hit. Italy’s espresso is a prized social and cultural ritual the country considers a national heritage worthy of Unesco status.
Italians knock back some 30 million espressos a day, from Venice to Sicily, in porcelain cups or little glasses, with or without a splash of milk – and see each one as a gesture of friendship.
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