Italian and Cuban Coffee

gettysburgfreak · 08-16-2020, 02:39 PM

Does anyone know of a good place to order some coffee from Italy? I was in Italy a number of years ago and it was by far the best coffee I have ever had and would like to get some for home. I’ve also heard Cuban coffee is good but have never had it, and am interested in buying some to try. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

mosesbotbol · 08-18-2020, 02:53 PM

All the big Italian brands of coffee are sold in the US like Illy, Lavazza, etc... Cuban brands like Cubita & Serrano are available online. Just look up the names.

That being said, I don't think they offer really anything different than brands you can already buy. It's more about how the coffee is prepared which you were enjoying more in Italy.

gettysburgfreak · 08-18-2020, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

All the big Italian brands of coffee are sold in the US like Illy, Lavazza, etc... Cuban brands like Cubita & Serrano are available online. Just look up the names.

That being said, I don't think they offer really anything different than brands you can already buy. It's more about how the coffee is prepared which you were enjoying more in Italy.

Thank you for the info. I have had Lavazza and it’s delicious. I might have to buy some of the brands you suggested and try a different way of preparing it.

Porch Dweller · 08-19-2020, 05:51 AM

My wife's aunts were born in Cuba. They both use one of these types of espresso makers to make their Cuban coffee. The brand of coffee is not so critical to them, just that it's a good quality and an espresso grind.

mosesbotbol · 08-20-2020, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Thank you for the info. I have had Lavazza and it’s delicious. I might have to buy some of the brands you suggested and try a different way of preparing it.

A Neapolitan coffee pot is a fun way to make coffee. Very uncommon coffee pot in the US. Different than a Mokapot. Very particular to the Naples region of Italy.

gettysburgfreak · 08-22-2020, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

My wife's aunts were born in Cuba. They both use one of these types of espresso makers to make their Cuban coffee. The brand of coffee is not so critical to them, just that it's a good quality and an espresso grind.

Do you know what it’s called or brand? Looks interesting to try.

Porch Dweller · 08-22-2020, 04:41 PM

According to my wife they're made by Bialleti.

Wharf Rat · 08-23-2020, 01:12 PM

Caracolillo is a popular Cuban style roaster in Florida

https://www.ccmcoffee.com/

mosesbotbol · 08-27-2020, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

Do you know what it’s called or brand? Looks interesting to try.

Mokapot is the style. Also called stove top espresso maker. Bialeti is the most common brand.

Neapolitan is similar but quite different in how it's brewed.

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Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,380 Trading: (24)	Re: Italian and Cuban Coffee My wife's aunts were born in Cuba. They both use one of these types of espresso makers to make their Cuban coffee. The brand of coffee is not so critical to them, just that it's a good quality and an espresso grind. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

08-22-2020, 04:41 PM	#7
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,380 Trading: (24)	Re: Italian and Cuban Coffee According to my wife they're made by Bialleti. __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

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Wharf Rat I'll get up and fly away Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bob Location: Florence, SC Posts: 786 Trading: (7)	Re: Italian and Cuban Coffee Caracolillo is a popular Cuban style roaster in Florida https://www.ccmcoffee.com/