Italians are masters in many noble fields and endeavors, including the sacrosanct art of drinking coffee. From the vocabulary associated with the beverage and the development of machinery to brew it to a wide variety of coffee blends and some of the world’s oldest cafés, Italy has left an indelible mark on how the world discusses, drinks, and enjoys this celebrated beverage.

The enticing flavor of espresso is praised throughout the country and Italians have created an entire science around ordering, brewing and drinking it. Wherever you go in Italy, you can be 100% sure to find a church... and a bar serving coffee.