Coffee is obtained by roasted and ground seeds of some plants of the Coffea genus, which are part of Rubiaceae, a family of tropical plants having more than 66 species. Two of them are universally known, cultivated and commercialized: Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora called Robusta. For Italians, it is an essential drink, whose beginning dates back almost 5 centuries. Consumed with the classic “coffee break” at work, a gesture of hospitality when inviting someone home or simply to start the day loaded thanks to caffeine. This is a substance with a bitter taste, stimulates the central nervous system, increases the ability to concentrate.
In Italy it is always coffee time, strictly served in ceramic or glass cups!