I like the way you describe coffee as a type of food and it really is! Food is everything that gives nutrients and energy to us and this is the exact case with coffee too! Italians do really have the traditions in special coffee espresso gear, but their coffee blends are not that good… don’t tell your husband that, please! 😁
I think Italians can become very sensitive on that topic.
It’s true that in Asia the tea culture comes first, but recently a really good types of coffee are quite common already, and coffee culture gradually reaches and blends into Asian daily routine.
You are right! You seem to have met several Italians 😄. You can count on me not to say anything about this comment because otherwise imagine "La Triviata" that I have to listen to.🤣🤣🤣
This is a consequence of globalization and it is good to try other things as delicious as coffee. Besides, the coffee industry is a multi-million dollar business and Asians cannot lose a piece of this cake.