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The aroma rising from your cup originates in distant mountains, under clear skies and on volcanic soils. There, in southern Ethiopia,  Coffea arabica ripens into ruby-red cherries. Legend tells of Kaldi, the goatherd, who saw his goats dancing tirelessly after eating these fruits. Curious, he brought the cherries to the Sufi monks in Yemen. Ground, roasted over fire, and infused in water, they became  qahwa – the drink that illuminated nightly prayers.

Tea is a beverage thousands of years old, rich in history and culture. Every year it is celebrated on two different dates: December 15th and May 21st. These two international tea days have different focuses and invite us to reflect on both the value of tea as a product and the social and economic conditions of its production. Today, we would like to take these celebrations as an opportunity to dedicate ourselves to something closer to home: the joy of enjoying a warm beverage – be it tea or coffee – and sharing it with our loved ones.

Latte and coffee, as we all know, is a timeless combination. It not only adds a creamy texture to the espresso but also changes the entire taste experience. Today, however, there is a wide range of options – from different coffee varieties to animal and plant-based milk alternatives – that allow each cup to be personalized according to individual preferences. But which combinations are the best? And why do they work so well? In this article, we will explore the best espresso and milk combinations, based on the specific characteristics of each coffee blend.

Kimbo is very popular with La Bottega del Caffè customers, and for good reason. The company, founded in Naples in the 1960s, stands for tradition, quality, and authentic coffee enjoyment. The Kimbo Espresso Napoletano is a symbol of true Neapolitan coffee, whose intense taste and characteristic aroma consistently delight customers.

The vastness of space, a silent and endless blackness in which the Earth floats like a small
marble. On board the Salyut 4 space station, cosmonaut Georgi Grechko worked, a human being
amidst sensors, analyses, and controls. And then, a small but significant moment: a bag of
freeze-dried coffee. No steaming mug, no enticing aroma, just a straw and a sip. Yet this sip
was something special, a moment of humanity in the cold, empty space.

There was a time when the border between Italy and Switzerland was not just a
geographical line, but the stage for quiet, brave and, in their own way, romantic
adventures. A time when the scent of coffee mingled with the smell of snow and
exertion. This is the story of the “Ramiföö”, the coffee smugglers who,
between the post-war period and the 1970s, defied mountains, cold and controls
to bring a precious commodity to Swiss villages: Italian coffee.

Long working hours, endless meetings, little sleep – fatigue is inevitable. But coffee can help bring back attention and concentration. In this article, discover how caffeine works, what the research says, and how you can enjoy coffee mindfully and healthily.