How To Order Coffee In Italian

10:22 AM EDT on May 23, 2023

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Italian Lessons With Luna returns with an important lesson for your next visit to Italy: How to order coffee and espresso drinks in Italian.

Luna is back with crucial tips for ordering coffee in Italian. Watch her short video lesson and save yourself the embarrassment of ordering a "latte" in Italy only to be served a big glass of milk.

For more Italian lessons with Luna, please visit and subscribe to our YouTube page. You can continue your Italian food language studies with our Italian Language Pantry, which features contributions from Luna as well.

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