I love coffee. I always love to taste different types of local coffee in every country that I travel to. But if you ask me where to get the best freshly brewed coffee, I must say it is, “Italy!”. Italian loves coffee and they brew one of the best coffee in the world. When I visited Italy last year, I couldn’t resist but had coffees every day, included those whiles when I needed to stand at the bar to save my limited budget (drink coffee without sitting saved me half of the listed price in Italy). There are so many variants of brewed coffee selling in Italy. Which one do you know or is your favourite?
Those most common varieties of Italian coffee which you will see in every cafe’s menu are Cappucino, Americano, latte and Espresso. How about other less common variants you couldn’t get it elsewhere except in Italy? Off course those coffee varieties listed in the menu are always in Italian. So for those non regular coffee drinkers but wish to try a cup or two in one of the Italian cafe, here are some guides on the coffee languages you should learn before you can choose to order, with explanations in English: -
- Caffè – simple. It’s brewed coffee;
- Espresso – Normally served in small little cup of 30ml or 1 oz, Espresso is concentrated coffee brewed by pressurised hot water which extracts more essence from ground Arabica coffee beans;
- Americano – One or 2 shots of espresso and added in more hot water to make it a normal sized cup;
- Cappucino – Espresso mixed with equal portion of hot milk and steamed milk foam;
- Corretto – One shot of Espresso mixed or “corrected” with a shot of liquor, normally Grappa or sometimes Brandy;
- Shakerato – Combining a shot of espresso, a bit of sugar, and lots of ice, shaking the whole deal vigorously until a froth foam to become caffee Shakerato;
- Caffelatte – It is different from latte (which the Italian refer it as milk). When you wish to order a milk coffee in Italy, make sure you order for caffelatte. It’s my personal favorite.
- Caffe Doppio – We call it Double Espresso in Malaysia, which is an Espresso of 2 shots;
- Macchiato – Similar to Caffelatte, but mixed with less hot milk, and
- Caffe D’orzo – It’s not actually coffee but a substitute of coffee brewed with roasted barley.
These are Italian version in Italian language. Some of them might be called differently in other parts of the world but for genuine taste of Italian coffee, it’s always best to taste it in Italy! – Travel Feeder, your ultimate photo travel guide to Europe
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Bali is one of the world’s most popular destinations for a beach holiday and although this Indonesian island, one of around 18,000, offers plenty of options for sunbathing by the sea, it also has plenty more to offer.
Gitgit Waterfall: As well as the beautiful water surrounding the island, Bali has its share of pleasant waterways within as well. The Gitgit Waterfall, although it sounds like it was named by an angry man with a stutter, offers one of the most relaxing and refreshing nature spots on the island. The falls are visited by locals as well as tourists who are happy to make the 10km trip south from Singaraja.
This spot is ideal for lazing around, photography or swimming in non-chlorinated waters without the hassle of cleansing yourself from an abundance of salt.
Botanical gardens: The idea of going to Bali is to have a relaxing break but sitting on a beach all day can get a bit tiresome. To change things up, without getting too energetic, many opt to stroll around the island’s botanical gardens. Nature lovers flock to see the vast array of plants, with more than 2000 specimens from across the globe on display.
Safari and marine park: If you’re into nature but more interested in animals than plants, Bali has that covered too. Its safari and marine park has hundreds of animals from more than 50 different species, including some endangered ones. Although you might not think it, Bali has the space to house elephants, tigers, leopards and cheetahs, as well as some animals such as the Komodo dragon which requires a lot less room to live. The park holds animal shows to teach visitors about the animals beyond the small plaque by each enclosure.
Tanah Lot Temple: Bali isn’t all about nature and history lovers will find plenty to explore during their stay. The Tanah Lot Temple is a favourite of many, dating back to the 15th century. It is one of seven sea temples, each built on a rock completely surrounded by sea and provides impressive pictures at dusk and dawn. Snakes live at the base of the temple’s rock, some poisonous, and these are prominent in folklore as guardians against intruders and bad spirits.
Every year thousands of people book cheap flights to Bali to make the most of the sun-drenched island, whether it’s to make the most of the beaches or to take in all the island has to offer. After all, there’s no reason why you can’t head to the beach after you’ve seen the other island attractions. – Travel Feeder, your ultimate photo travel guide to Europe
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