There are many beautiful Italian cities with tradition such as Rome, Venice, Milan and Turin. Yet, further south there is a city on the slopes of Vesuvius where time apparently stood still:  Naples. People of Naples love coffee or, even better, espresso. Coffee culture and their daily espresso are as much part of Neapolitan society as is being jolly, laid-back and passionate.

 

Neapolitans are very critical about their espresso. There are many types, many ways of preparing and drinking it. Traditionally Espresso Corto (with little water and a lot of coffee) and Espresso Lungo (with a little more water) are the favorites of the Neapolitans.  This does not mean that they do not fancy Caffè Latte or Caffè Macchiato; they just do not like them as much.  Neapolitans who really enjoy life swear by their Caffè Kimbo, a coffee roaster based in Naples. Caffè Kimbo is the company for Neapolitans that represents their coffee culture.