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The coffee is the fulcrum of the place's success. The hand of a professional Barista is fundamental in the success of a good espresso, but there are many situations when it is much better to opt for the solution of coffee pods.

For an Italian, entering a "bar" for a coffee is ordinary, daily and almost ritualistic. However, many don't know its history. When was the first "bar" opened in Italy? How did we get to the classic "Italian bar", symbol of Italy in the world? How to create today a quality "bar", café or cafeteria? What are the fundamental parameters to evaluate? Between opportunities and challenges, what will the tomorrow's "bar" be?

A skilled barista’s hand is essential for a quality espresso. The preparation of the perfect espresso begins with the choice of the right beans coffee blend and it’s completed with the control and maintenance of the coffee machine and the grinder.

In preparing the espresso, many variables contribute to the cup’s final quality result: more than the right beans coffee blend, the barista’s hand and the espresso coffee machine are essential. Let’s discover the world behind the espresso coffee machine, how it is made and how it works.

In order to fully enjoy a quality coffee experience, the espresso cup must be selected with care. Let’s discover the characteristics of the perfect cup for the perfect espresso.

From taster’s evaluations to the cup at the coffee shop, here are tips and helpful advice to recognize and make the perfect espresso! Taste-testing and sensory analysis, plus a checklist for maintaining the quality control of your coffee.

Italian cappuccino and latte art are icons of Italy worldwide. Here’s how to choose the perfect coffee blend.