The relationship between caffé and the city of Naples can only be called love. La tazzulella di caffé is the way Neapolitans welcome the day, recharge throughout it and show friends they enjoy their company. It is the occasion to socialize, share opinions and discuss about the latest news and gossip.
Not much different from what happens in the rest of Italy, you may say. And, under many points of view, you’re right. In Italy, coffee is not only a way to perk up during a particularly sluggish morning, it’s part of the culture, from North to South. But in Naples… in Naples coffee is sacred: from the choice of the right blend, to the machines used to make it, all the way to how it is served, a cup of coffee is never “simple” here: it’s a labor of love, craftsmanship and traditions that verges on the religious.
