Oh my gosh - I love espresso and lived most of my life in the coffee capital of Australia, Melbourne, (due to the high rate of Italian immigration lucky us!). I remember a story about coffee being seen as second to tea (so British!) mainly because the Ladies of the Night were known to drink it to keep themselves 'alert' for their clientele. Coffee carts were a late night/early morning feature of Melbourne streets in the 1800's apparently! I am so glad it has gained respectability because I definitely do NOT enjoy tea!! Love the history Lulu -thank you!
Oh my gosh - I love espresso and lived most of my life in the coffee capital of Australia, Melbourne, (due to the high rate of Italian immigration lucky us!). I remember a story about coffee being seen as second to tea (so British!) mainly because the Ladies of the Night were known to drink it to keep themselves 'alert' for their clientele. Coffee carts were a late night/early morning feature of Melbourne streets in the 1800's apparently! I am so glad it has gained respectability because I definitely do NOT enjoy tea!! Love the history Lulu -thank you!
Fi, I love your response and the history of coffee in Melbourne. I love a really great cup of coffee in the morning. and the ritual surrounding it.
I hired a great guy from Melbourne when he came to the states.
Yummy!