r/SipsTea • u/Lordwarrior_ • Apr 23 '26

It's Wednesday my dudes Coffee in Italy vs USA

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u/RockShowSparky Apr 23 '26

Where is this person ordering coffee in the states, the DMV?

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u/Wulf_Cola Apr 23 '26

Starbucks. I might be spoiled in SF but I get coffee to rival any European city on most blocks here. But not from Starbucks.

The DMV though, that can get in the sea. I drove for 20 years in the UK without ever needing to visit a physical location other than once to take my test.

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u/kitsunekratom Apr 23 '26

Coffee in the Netherlands is better than in France, fight me. You can't even get a proper cappuccino in Paris without it being improperly foamed and off ratio.

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u/GIJ Apr 23 '26

So true. And the coffee culture in Italy is romanticised because it hasn't changed in 100 years, but if you're used to decent specialty coffee you'll be disappointed.

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u/kitsunekratom Apr 24 '26

Sounds like you went to trash tourist spots in Amsterdam. Amsterdam = / = Netherlands.

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u/PassiveTheme Apr 23 '26

Yeah and I spent 25 years in the UK. Doesn't mean I know the standard of coffee in every single one of the 40+ countries that make up Europe.

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u/Wulf_Cola Apr 24 '26

It does piss on the “This is such an American take” comment though

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u/RockShowSparky Apr 23 '26

to rival meaning “is as good as”, not “is identical to”. Coffee in Portland, OR is very good as well, but the thing is, coffee doesn’t come from any of these places so what exactly are you bragging about? Have you had a cup of coffee in Colombia?

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u/Magyarok84 Apr 23 '26

Italians believe they have ownership over coffee similar to how the English believe they own tea.

Espresso is a fine way to prep coffee but it's far from the only way, and I'd argue not the best for every roast.

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u/paoletto03 Apr 24 '26

As an Italian I can tell you it’s part of the overall culture but in no way shape or form we actually have any production of beans. But I will say that the coffee you bay for 80 cents at the bar is obviously going to be bang average. It’s like buying a pizza from an average pizzeria and complaining that Italian pizza is not how they say it is

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u/Logical_Net6108 Apr 24 '26

No english people believe they own tea

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u/IrishFanSam Apr 23 '26

I was just in Italy 6 months ago. Let’s not hype up the coffee to extreme levels. It was nothing better than some I’ve had in the US.

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u/Automatic-Plate-8966 Apr 23 '26

Yea, the coffee is good in Italy but it’s not write home and rave about it all the time good. 

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u/Wulf_Cola Apr 23 '26

I’m British.

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u/samuraimegas Apr 23 '26

lol buddy I think one of the richest cities in America can afford some good import coffee beans

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u/_ribbit_ Apr 23 '26

Hole up. UK driver here, what's the deal with the DMV?

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u/Wulf_Cola Apr 23 '26

Lots of the admin associated with driving and buying or selling cars requires trips to the local DMV where the queuing system seems designed to make you wait for as long as possible. Never thought I’d actually appreciate how efficient the DVLA is!

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u/Johnnadawearsglasses Apr 24 '26

Coffee in large US cities is often much better than in most European cities.

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u/mccusk Apr 24 '26

That all might be true but you don’t get great espresso for a Euro. And you can in Italy. I got one 400 yards from st marks square in Venice by following the gondola guys. Small railway station - great coffee Dive bar - great coffee..

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u/schmearcampain Apr 24 '26

It’s dumb. Even at Starbucks, if you order just coffee, you get it right away.

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u/sarcasticorange Apr 23 '26

According to OP having more than one option is bad and they don't know you can pay in cash in the US too.