Capital Caff: Sampling a Trio of Espressos at Lavazza

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It’s the midst of Italian Cuisine Week in Beijing, and we here at the Beijinger have a particular affinity for one Italian caffeinated import: espresso. Lavazza, one of the newer participants in this year’s week, has delivered with a special grouping of espressos to try.

Known simply as the Espresso Trio (RMB 30, lead image), it has three variations of the strong coffee drink. Think a classic, bare-bones shot, a macchiato – espresso with a dollop of milk foam – and an espresso con panna, aka espresso with whipped cream.

Each one goes down a treat, with the espresso con panna being a particular favorite – what’s not to love about anything topped with whipped cream?

While it’s only cropped up as part of Lavazza’s Italian Cuisine Week promotions, it seems this is a regular menu item, so if you can’t make it out this week to try, drop by after and ask the staff.

Lavazza Sanlitun branch (also available at their other branches)
6107, 1F, Bldg 5, 8 Gongren Tiyuchang Beilu, Chaoyang District
朝阳区工人体育场北路8号院5号楼一层6107号
Hours: 7.20am-7pm

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Images: Vincent R. Vinci