Italy is considered the center of the art of coffee in the world – but it turns out that it also includes a surprising restriction to one of the drinks most identified with its coffee culture; The pasta queen, an Italian social media influencer, recently sparked a heated debate when she argued that cappuccino should be carefully preserved for the mornings. We used ChatGPT to explain its claims:
Nadia Caterina Mono, known online as the Queen of Pasta, is considered a charismatic spokesperson for Italian food culture. With an enthusiastic fan base of 2.2 million followers, she is attracting great interest from the food-loving community. In a recent video, Mono passionately declared that cappuccino is a drink for breakfast only.
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The rationale behind this assertion, she says, lies in the idea that cappuccino can, and is intended, to "awaken the senses" in an amazing way, due to the combination of coffee and whipped milk. Therefore, it is advisable to consume it until 10 am, maximum 11, "but never after 12".
But food is also about it. Mono noted that Italian lunches are complex, packed with flavors and textures, and selling them alongside cappuccino creates a "sensory cacaponia." Therefore, at lunchtime a 'simpler' coffee, such as espresso, is preferable.
This cultural perspective has received polarized reactions, with some commenters advocating tradition, while others vehemently ignoring it. For some, adhering to the cappuccino timeline represents a kind of culinary dignity, a way of aligning with the rhythm of Italian gastronomy. Others observe tradition with a certain degree of skepticism, arguing that the heart wants what it wants, and if an afternoon cappuccino makes someone happy, then this is what it should drink.
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