{"id":10491,"date":"2014-06-05T17:54:34","date_gmt":"2014-06-05T17:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aesu.com\/blog\/?p=258"},"modified":"2014-06-05T17:54:34","modified_gmt":"2014-06-05T17:54:34","slug":"european-coffee-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/european-coffee-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"European Coffee Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of my all-time favorite parts of traveling is experiencing the local caf\u00e9 culture and brewed coffee in each new place that I visit. For us coffee aficionados, a quality caffeinated brew is a must-have when travelling; whether a short road-trip to the next state over or a month-long journey to explore continents on the other side of the world. While I enjoy discovering various blends and roasts of coffee-based beverages, my favorite part of experiencing coffee culture is the unique chance to observe the daily routines and customs of the locals and momentarily become part of it all. Coffee lovers often become regulars once they stumble upon a quaint caf\u00e9 or bond with a barista. You can normally spot the best place to get your java by judging the long line behind the busy coffee counter, the casual familiarity between the baristas and their local customers, and of course the earthy, wafting aroma of freshly ground beans and well-prepared espresso.\u00a0 Each European country has a spin on local coffee culture- read on to choose which one you\u2019re most excited to try for yourself!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/coffee.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-259\" alt=\"coffee culture\" src=\"https:\/\/bobeckmedia.com\/aesu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/coffee-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>How to order your coffee like a local:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Italy:<\/b> It is custom in Italy to only drink coffee with milk in the morning, it is usually avoided after a meal. Italians normally order a coffee at the bar and drink it while standing, rather than sitting down and socializing while sipping. Definitely give the Italian coffee experience a go: Italy has the largest number of coffee bars per capita! <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What to order<\/span>: Try a <b><i>macchiato<\/i><\/b>, which is 1 part espresso with a small amount of frothed milk on top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>France<\/b>: Blend in with the French by forgoing a takeaway coffee (walking around with a paper cup is not the cultural norm) and enjoy your beverage standing at the bar or sitting at a table (take note that table service does cost more!). In the morning, order a croissant or day-old baguette to dip into your cup.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What to order<\/span>: Time to practice your French-speaking skills! See how you like a \u2018<b><i>un caf\u00e9 au lait,<\/i><\/b>\u2019 or, if you prefer your normal filtered brew from home, ask for \u2018<b><i>un caf\u00e9 am\u00e9ricain<\/i><\/b>\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>England<\/b>: Tea houses and pubs are all the rage in England, putting coffee caf\u00e9s in the background here. However, you can thank all of the Australian and New Zealander expats who have settled into the Motherland and brought with them the type of coffee culture found in their native lands. Head to \u201cFlat White,\u201d a stylish and very affordable Australian\/New Zealand owned caf\u00e9 located in the creative, artsy neighborhood of Old Soho. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">What to order<\/span>: Have a <b><i>flat white<\/i><\/b> (my personal favorite), which is the caf\u00e9\u2019s namesake. A flat white is comprised of a shot of espresso, steamed milk, and topped with a very thin layer of foam. If your barista is skilled at foam art, you\u2019ll have a pretty little white fern leaf skimming the top of your cup to Instagram to your jealous friends back at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to check out all of our great\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/aesu.com\/blog\/category\/travel-tips\/\">Travel Tips<\/a>, especially the <a href=\"http:\/\/aesu.com\/blog\/category\/europe-travel-tips\/\">Travel Tips for Europe<\/a>,\u00a0before you head overseas.<\/p>\n<p><b>AESU Travel with a Purpose since 1977<\/b><\/p>\n<p>For over 36 years, AESU has been the most trusted name in travel, offered unique, exciting travel programs for college students and young professionals. 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