Patrons outside a caffe in Turin, Italy

Your Guide To Italian Coffee Culture

Italian coffee culture remains mired in tradition, and unflinchingly set in its ways. The ideal that coffee is a staple in Italian life and should remain affordable means little has changed.

A pressurized portafilter for brewing espresso.

What Is A Pressurized Portafilter?

A pressurized portafilter distinguishes itself from a non-pressurized portafilter by adding extra pressure immediately after coffee extraction. It does this through a design that features a basket with a two-layer bottom.