FZ Magazine: The Blog of Filicori Zecchini
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The Chinese tea ceremony: a fascinating ritual
Tea has always been an important part of Asian culture and particularly Chinese culture. Drinking it does not just mean consuming a drink, it means taking part...
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The history of cappuccino: how did one of the best-loved drinks in Italy first come about?
Brioche and cappuccino, for many Italians, are the essential elements of the perfect breakfast. If the seductive flavor of the drink is unmistakable and the fruit of work by expert...
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Coffee Tart : two delicious recipes
Whether it is cream cakes or breakfast brioche , every moment is a good moment for enjoying a home made sweet. The important thing is that you make it with fresh, high quality ingredients...
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The tradition of Brazilian Coffee
The blends of coffee which come from Brazil are loved and enjoyed all over the world. Not everyone knows, though, that in this country which is today one of the biggest coffee...
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Why is coffee roasting necessary and when was it introduced?
Coffee roasting, is a highly important phase of the coffee production process: the Italian term “torrefazione” used for this process derives from the Latin torrefacere and means “to dry”...
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Around the world in 14 breakfasts
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We’ve heard this a thousand times, like a mantra, and it’s true, not just for health reasons, but also in terms of habits...
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Interview with Matteo Beluffi, Italian Champion of Latte Art
We have already spoken to you about Latte Art, the technique for decorating cappuccino and espresso macchiato by pouring the foamed milk, also called “free pour”...
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Coffee-flavored Halloween sweets
With the arrival of certain holidays, we all go back to being children. For some years now, it has become increasingly popular to organize Halloween parties. And for this special occasion...
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Famous coffee shops and bars in TV series
Taking a break to grab a coffee and eat something in a bar is a way to give yourself a little time out, maybe meet a friend or simply get...
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How to clean the coffee machine
Coffee is an essential part of the day for most Italians who are keen coffee fans and consumers. This is why, although the mocha continues to be the favorite coffee making method...
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Five o’clock tea: the secrets for a perfect afternoon tea
The tradition of the afternoon tea is still very much alive in England. Indeed, over the centuries, the English have become so fond of this drink that...
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Coffee Brioche: here are your breakfast recipes
Do you grab a quick coffee and rush out of the house in the morning? According to the indications we gave you in our article healthy breakfast, this is not the...