Coffee in Italy Sucks

Coffee in Italy Sucks by Valentina Palange

Coffee in Italy Sucks is a personal, provocative exploration of Italian coffee culture from someone who once thought the problem was her palate—only to discover it was the coffee itself.

Valentina Palange takes readers on a journey from bitter first impressions to deeper understanding, challenging long-held myths about espresso and bar coffee while uncovering the hidden realities of how coffee is produced, sold, and valued. Along the way, she blends engaging stories, myth-busting insights, recipes to try at home, and honest questions about what we’re really drinking and why we drink it. 

Special Features

• A candid, personal take on why Italian coffee often feels disappointing
• Mixes cultural critique with travel, sociology, and coffee insight
• Includes stories, myths debunked, and practical elements like recipes
• Challenges readers to think differently about tradition and quality in coffee
  

About the Author

Valentina Palange is an Italian coffee writer and critic who discovered coffee later in life and became fascinated not just by taste but by culture, myth, and value around the beverage. In this book, she combines lived experience with broader reflections on tradition, industry practice, and what good coffee means in Italy and beyond. 

Book Details

• Title: Coffee in Italy Sucks
• Author: Valentina Palange
• Format: Paperback
• Subject: Coffee culture, Italian coffee
• Publication Date: 2025
• Publisher: Giacovelli
• Dimensions: 215 x 155 x 15mm
• Weight: 500g