Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
In Italy, the day begins not with a home-brewed espresso, but at the local coffee bar. For many, coffee is more than just a caffeine fix; it’s a cherished ritual, a social hub, and a taste of tradition. Join us in Vicenza at “Pigafetta,” where Carla and Luigi have been serving coffee for over 50 years. Discover the secrets behind the perfect Italian espresso, learn the difference between Arabica and Robusta beans, and understand why coffee bars are the beating heart of Italian life.
From macchiato to cappuccino, from sweet pastries to pistachio coffee—experience coffee culture as you’ve never seen it before.
☕ What’s your favorite coffee ritual? Tell us in the comments!
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:00 Meet Carla and Luigi in their coffee bar Pigafetta
01:11 The common coffee blends used in Italian coffee.
01:34 The history of Italian coffee bars
02:11 What Italians love about coffee bars
02:29 What and when to eat and drink
03:03 Is there more to coffee bars than just the drinks?
03:53 Travel the world with coffee
04:19 What more is there to try than just espresso?
CREDITS
Report: Elisabetta Galla
Camera: Enrico Paggiaro
Edit: Elisabetta Galla
Supervising editors: Gönna Ketels, Jana Oertel
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Thumbnail Copyright: Elisabetta Galla
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In Italy, the day begins not with a home-brewed espresso, but at the local coffee bar. For many, coffee is more than just a caffeine fix; it’s a cherished ritual, a social hub, and a taste of tradition. Join us in Vicenza at “Pigafetta,” where Carla and Luigi have been serving coffee for over 50 years. Discover the secrets behind the perfect Italian espresso, learn the difference between Arabica and Robusta beans, and understand why coffee bars are the beating heart of Italian life.
From macchiato to cappuccino, from sweet pastries to pistachio coffee—experience coffee culture as you’ve never seen it before.
☕ What’s your favorite coffee ritual? Tell us in the comments!
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:00 Meet Carla and Luigi in their coffee bar Pigafetta
01:11 The common coffee blends used in Italian coffee.
01:34 The history of Italian coffee bars
02:11 What Italians love about coffee bars
02:29 What and when to eat and drink
03:03 Is there more to coffee bars than just the drinks?
03:53 Travel the world with coffee
04:19 What more is there to try than just espresso?
CREDITS
Report: Elisabetta Galla
Camera: Enrico Paggiaro
Edit: Elisabetta Galla
Supervising editors: Gönna Ketels, Jana Oertel
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Thumbnail Copyright: Elisabetta Galla
#dweuromaxx #ItalianCoffee #Espresso -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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bit.ly/DWFood_Sub
DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.
