
Espresso
Have you ever wondered if Italians drink espresso the same way you do? It might sound curious, but the coffee culture in Italy has a secret about the “proper” way to enjoy an espresso. This is part of the Dolce vita lifestyle – the sweet life that every Italian knows. Let’s explore with 3C Roastery.
!Espresso Machine Brewing Coffee

Secret 1: Eh-spress-o, not Ex-press-o
Instead of pronouncing it as ex-press-o, which sounds like a delivery service, try saying it more gently and smoothly as eh-spress-o. It sounds very Italian.
Secret 2: The Secret in Enjoying
Warm the Espresso Cup
Warming the cup before pouring the coffee helps you get a better cup of coffee. It prevents the coffee from cooling down too quickly when it flows from the machine.
!Warm Espresso Cup
Choose the Right Cup
In most coffee shops around the world, espresso is served in ceramic cups, often white or in various colors. Coffee enthusiasts might have cups with rare, limited-edition prints. In Italy, there’s a specific definition for an espresso cup:
“A white porcelain cup, without any decorations inside, elliptical in shape, with a capacity of 50-100 ml.”
So, if you want to drink espresso like an Italian, make sure to get a cup that meets these requirements!
Skim and Stir Gently
We’ve spent a lot of time praising the beautiful, creamy crema. However, when enjoying espresso like an Italian, you need to stir the crema a bit to mix it. The denser components will sink, and the lighter ones will rise, enhancing the flavor.
!Espresso
Enjoy with All Your Senses
Be mindful in the moment. Let this rich, beautiful liquid roll on your tongue. Taste the flavor of the coffee beans and the texture of the drink. The flavor of a pure espresso, without milk or additives, is truly special and uniquely original. A good espresso is bitter but not overly so. It is full-bodied with a depth of complex flavors from lighter, brighter notes. Imagine a morning, enjoying a hot, crispy croissant followed by an espresso. It’s absolutely wonderful. You’ll feel rich – rich in energy and spirit. 😍
Would you like to try enjoying espresso like an Italian today? Head to 3C Roastery and order a cup. Start by pronouncing it correctly: “Eh-spress-o”!
3C Roastery offers various specialty coffee beans from Vietnam and abroad for you to brew espresso at home. We also continuously update our home coffee brewing equipment and tools. Check them out here!