Discover how Italians really drink their coffee — not as a rushed takeaway, but as a daily ritual — on this small-group Italian coffee culture experience in the heart of Rome. Settle in at a local Italian café, a family-run spot first opened as a roastery in 1923, and let your host guide you, espresso by espresso, through the traditions that turn a simple cup into a way of life.
Taste three classic Italian coffees alongside a selection of local sweets, including the beloved cornetto, and learn exactly how it differs from a French croissant. Watch two icons of Italian coffee brewed live: the moka pot found in every Italian kitchen, and the espresso machine behind every bar, where you'll see the golden crema form up close.
Best of all, you'll master the unwritten rules of Italian coffee etiquette: why there's no cappuccino after noon, why an espresso closes every meal, and how to order at the bar like a local. Whether you're a devoted coffee lover or simply curious about Roman life, you'll leave seeing your morning cup in a whole new way.
We meet inside the café at Torrefazione della Manna, on Via Salaria at street number 79, in Rome's Trieste–Salario district, just 15 minutes from Villa Borghese and a few minutes from Porta Pia. Look for the historic "Torrefazione della Manna" sign above the entrance
We meet inside the café at Torrefazione della Manna, on Via Salaria at street number 79, in Rome's Trieste–Salario district, just 15 minutes from Villa Borghese and a few minutes from Porta Pia. Look for the historic "Torrefazione della Manna" sign above the entrance
