talian coffee culture is world renowned, best known for strong espresso downed at the bar counter and breakfast cappuccinos paired with flaky croissants. Every region of Italy, however, has its own culinary hallmarks — and coffee is no stranger to such geographic differences.

In Southern Italy's Puglia region, one particular coffee drink reigns supreme. That drink is known as Caffe' Leccese, which generally consists of nothing more than two key ingredients: Italian espresso and almond milk syrup.