Two Italian cappuccinos on a wooden table.

Never order a cappuccino after noon in Italy. For Italians, it’s really only a morning drink. They believe the heavy milk will hurt your digestion after a meal and won’t drink it after lunch or dinner. It’s just not “kosher.”

 

 

 

 

 

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