Luciano Pignataro

Vincenzo Sansone, the new way to drink coffee in Naples

'Na tazzulella 'e cafè' sang the happy lazzaro Pino Daniele, a sound that inspires joy, a simple phrase in Neapolitan but understood across the globe. Coffee used to represent a moment of pure peace, but in recent times it has turned into a diplomatic issue. Which are the right beans? What does it taste like? In Naples, as we know, the image of the small cup is almost as iconic as Vesuvius, but is it right to continue poisoning the taste buds of coffee lovers? Why not rely on experts? Just like the knowledge we have of wine, it is necessary to introduce Italians to a true culture of coffee. Species, altitude, origin, variety, farm, process, producer, profile, aroma. Here are the main characteristics that anyone who sips coffee must know, because The dark drink most beloved by Neapolitans and Italians has body, soul, and spirit. And the profession of barista today requires training.