Talk Italian - Ordering drinks
The culture of coffee for Italians as well as other drinks to order at the bar.
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At the bar I
The aperitif is a popular Italian pastime. The bar tender shows how to mix the famous Dionisio aperitif, named after the god of pleasure.
At the bar II
How much coffee do Italians really drink and what kind? Find out about the many different varieties of coffee that are available and how to order these as well as other delicious drinks available at the bar.
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