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Italian Inventor is today’s Google Doodle

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Today (6th June), Google’s Doodle celebrates the 171st birthday of Italian inventor Angelo Moriondo. He is credited with patenting the earliest known espresso machine.

Bar fined over price of espresso

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A customer calls police as bar charges more than price displayed for an espresso. The police then fined the bar €1000.

Luigi Lavazza born this day in history. Image: Crédito editorial: monticello / Shutterstock.com

On this day in history: Luigi Lavazza, coffee maker, born

April 24, 2022April 24, 2022Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 24th April 1859, Luigi Lavazza was born. The Turin grocer founded the Lavazza Coffee Company, one of Italy’s most famous coffee brands.

Italian company roasting coffee beans using solar power

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Coffee is an important part of the Italian culture. Most experts agree the key to a good cup is how it is roasted. An Italian company has a novel and energy efficient method of roasting their beans.