Touring Italy and not enjoying a cup of bean based beverage seems like I've wasted the little vacation time we had, which is why we tried to explore Italian coffee gems as much as possible in every city we were visiting.

One of those gems we happened to stop by - after a day of museum "hopping" - was Café Terzi in Bologna, which offers a wide range of beans from different continents and serving different variations. Walking in it became evident that this café's main focus is warm beverages and without deterring too much from that kept the interior minimal - with some nods to coffee - and clean. To counterbalance the small space clear benches and chairs were placed.

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Coffee being the main focus and not so much service, the barista explained to us that the procedure is to order at the counter, wait for the drink and then proceed with a tray - of the warm beverages and glasses of water - in hand to a table. On the other hand, were they gracious enough to answer all of our coffee related questions.

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Caffe Viennese and Caffe Terzi were our beverages of choice, which we were delighted about. The Viennese had a good balance of cream and chocolate powder, without overpowering the distinct espresso taste. It was a real treat after a day of strolling through the city. The Terzi, enhanced by its chocolate and spicy ingredients was a strong espresso, that one couldn't get enough of. Definitely a gem on the menu.

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Caffe Terzi was definitely a clear cut gem, seeing their confidence in what they have to offer, building upon it and being unapologetic about it. Reading their varied warm beverages options it's clear that they aren't afraid to experiment with tastes and ingredients, which resulted in the dark liquid brown drinks.

This is my entry into The Coffee Shop Prompt: No. 2, which is hosted by the Cinnamon Cup Coffee community. What coffee gems have you recently explored? Let me know in the comments below or better yet share it in your very own Coffee Shop Prompt 🤓.