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Learn how to order coffee in Italian with un caffè, plus cappuccino, macchiato, caffè latte, and caffè corretto — and the unwritten rules that instantly give you away as a tourist. Join Max and Sofia as they break down the coffee vocabulary, share why cappuccino is a breakfast-only drink, and explain the al banco vs al tavolo trick that saves you money and marks you as a local. Don't forget to check out our article "How to Say Coffee in Italian: Your Complete Guide" on LearnItalianPod.com for the full lesson, transcript, and bonus phrases. Powered by ItalianChat, where you'll master real-world Italian conversations in just 10 minutes a day. Chapters:00:00:05 - Ordering Coffee Like a Local in Italy00:00:53 - Caffè = Espresso, Not Coffee00:01:15 - How to Pronounce Caffè00:01:37 - The Italian Coffee Family Explained00:02:12 - The Cappuccino Rule Every Tourist Breaks00:02:49 - Ordering at an Italian Bar: A Live Scenario00:03:17 - Al Banco vs Al Tavolo: The Money-Saving Local Secret