The 100-year-old, who has been running a café above Lake Maggiore for more than half a century, has no objection to the controversial cappuccino after noon, traditionally a no-go in Italy.

Italians are well known for frowning at tourists and their ill-timed coffee requests – but not Italy’s oldest barista, Anna Possi. The 100-year-old, who has been running a cafe above Lake ...

It’s a gentle start to the coffee day.” The most common breakfast drink in Italy, a cappuccino is akin to a latte, but it has a thick layer of creamy milk microfoam. “Many first-time café ...