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How to order a coffee in Trieste

As a result of the importance this bean has historically played in the city's economic growth, the mystique that has arisen around the places where it is savoured - the literary cafes, historic meeting places for Trieste's intellectuals - and the importance given to the act of  enjoying a coffee, for the residents of Trieste coffee is not just any beverage!
Come ordinare un caffè a Trieste
In fact, the residents have such a strong connection with this beverage that they have coined a lexicon of terms to indicate the various options and possibilities.

So, if you are in Trieste and would like to order a coffee, keep in mind the following:

•  for an espresso in an espresso cup, order a NERO
•  for an espresso in a glass, order a NERO IN B
•  for a decaffeinated espresso in an espresso cup, order a DECA
•  for a decaffeinated espresso in a glass, order a DECA IN B
•  for an espresso macchiato (espresso with a splash of frothed milk) in an espresso cup, order a CAPO
•  for an espresso macchiato (espresso with a splash of frothed milk) in a glass, order a CAPO IN B
•  for a decaffeinated espresso macchiato (espresso with a splash of frothed milk) in an espresso cup, order a CAPO DECA
•  for a decaffeinated espresso macchiato (espresso with a splash of frothed milk) in a glass, order a CAPO DECA IN B
•  for an espresso with a drop of frothed milk, order a GOCCIA
•  for a cappuccino, order a CAFFELATTE


Remember that this is only true for the city and province of Trieste. If you go to Monfalcone and ask for a NERO, they will bring you a glass of red wine… so be careful!