Travel Secrets September - October 2015 | Page 55

power secrets Coffee Secret If it’s Italy, it has to be espresso. But not every espresso is equal. The perfect cup should have a caramel-coloured crema layer on top that is thick enough to support a spoonful of sugar for a few seconds before breaking. Do in Rome as the Romans do: Gulp down your espresso in one shot while standing at the bar. If you sit at a table, you will have to shell out up to four times more than if standing. (Source: budgettravel.com) September-October 2015 Travel Secrets  55