Caffè corretto means corrected coffee and the name likely comes from the time of WWII. During the war coffee in Italy, as in many other countries, was subjected to large tariffs. Instead of going without coffee, Italians used substitutes like chicory. To take away some of the bitterness of the chicory people started “correcting” it with alcohol, usually grappa.

The cup is called Tasse Suit Cup and was designed by Olivier Chaubaud in 2003.

Product information

One in a series of illustrations of Italian coffee with a selection of beautifully designed glasses and cups.

The size 40x50 cm (approx 16x20”) are signed and printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Bright White 310g archival paper and are sold in a limited edition of 50 prints.

The size 30x40 cm (approx 12x16”) are printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art Studio Enhanced 210g archival paper.