As I sit in my favorite vintage café, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, I often find myself pondering the age-old debate of […]
Author: Isabella Marino
My name is Isabella Marino, and I believe that the soul of a city can be found in its oldest coffee shop. My work is to uncover the human stories behind our favorite ritual—the conversations, the revolutions, and the art that coffee has fueled. Let's explore the rich culture and fascinating history that's brewing in your cup.
A Guide to the Neapolitan Flip Coffee Pot
As I sit in this quaint, historic café, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, I am reminded of my first encounter with the […]
A Design Icon: the History of the Bialetti Moka Pot
As I sit here, surrounded by the relics of a bygone era, I am reminded of my grandmother’s old Bialetti Moka pot, which sat proudly […]
What Is a Macchiato Vs. a Cortado? an Italian Guide
As I sit in my favorite Vienna coffeehouse, surrounded by the whispers of history and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, I often find myself […]
The Unwritten Rules of Drinking Coffee in Italy
As I sit in a quaint café in Florence, sipping a rich espresso, I’m reminded of the rules of drinking coffee in Italy that my […]
How Coffee Houses Fueled the Age of Enlightenment
As I sit in this quaint, centuries-old coffeehouse, surrounded by the whispers of the past, I am reminded of the oft-repeated claim that how coffee […]
A Guide to the Oldest Cafes in Paris
As I sit in the charming Café de Flore, surrounded by the soft murmur of conversations and the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee, I […]
A Tour of the Historic Coffee Houses of Vienna
As I sit here, sipping my coffee in one of the historic coffee houses of Vienna, I am reminded of the countless times I’ve heard […]
A Look at the Penny Universities of London
As I sit in one of London’s oldest coffee shops, surrounded by the whispers of the past, I am reminded of the penny universities of […]
An Analysis of What Is American Coffee Culture?
As I sit in this quaint, old coffee shop, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the gentle hum of conversation, I am […]