Italy Looks to Give , Espresso Coffee , Unesco Heritage Status.<br />'The Guardian' reports that Italy will apply <br />for Unesco status for espresso coffee.<br />Italy is reportedly looking to secure worldwide status for <br />another of its iconic symbols, which the country argues is , “much more than a simple drink.”.<br />In 2017, Italy's Neapolitan pizza-maker <br />was added to the U.N. agency's list <br />of the world's intangible heritage. .<br />It is an authentic ritual and <br />an expression of our sociality that <br />distinguishes us around the world, Gian Marco Centinaio, Italy's agriculture <br />undersecretary, via 'The Guardian'.<br />Espresso was first created in <br />Turin at the end of the 19th century. .<br />In 1998, the Italian Espresso Institute was founded with the goal of promoting the traditional espresso. .<br />The espresso market is reportedly worth over $4 billion, <br />and over 90% of Italians drink at least one cup per day. .<br />According to the Italian Espresso <br />Institute, the crema on a perfect espresso , “must be uniform and persistent for at least <br />120 seconds from the time the coffee <br />has been dispensed without stirring.”.<br />The color should be , “hazel-brown to dark brown [and] <br />characterized by tawny reflexes.”.<br />According to Centinaio, espresso's candidacy <br />also celebrates Italy's social interaction. .<br />'The Guardian' reports that Unesco's decision <br />should come in the spring, and Centinaio said he feels <br />confident the commission will approve the bid. .<br />'The Guardian' reports that Unesco's decision <br />should come in the spring, and Centinaio said he feels <br />confident the commission will approve the bid.
