At 100 years behind the bar: Drinking coffee is my life!

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The oldest barista in Italy, Anna Passi, surprises with remarkable vitality and passion for her profession! At the age of 100 she stands in Nebbiuno in the "Bar Centrale" every day, at the picturesque Lago Maggiore, and serves delicious coffee for her guests. Her café bar, which she has been running since 1958, is not just a job, but her life. Anna opens 365 days a year on time at seven o'clock and has clear principles: "Why should I stop?", She asks and adds with a smile that a cappuccino also has its place in the afternoon. This is rather unusual in Italy, where such a drink is usually only enjoyed in the morning. But Anna, lovingly called "Nonna Anna", does not be hindered in her traditions and is happy to fulfill her regular guests the desire for a late cappuccino, as long as they do not combine it after a main meal. "The stomach is too full," she says.

However, a challenge remains: The number of Italian cafes has dropped by 20,000 in the past ten years because fewer young people are ready to take the long working hours and low wages. Despite the financial difficulties, since her income is often only around 40 euros per evening, Anna remains stubborn and shows that her work is more about more than just money. Under the pressure of the competition and the changed coffee culture, where expensive drinks such as cappuccino are often preferred, it can also be seen that many consumers dare to prepare their own cappuccino at home. According to a report from Hausstent tips.net, more and more people are looking for simple recipes to make this popular drink themselves and thus save money. Here they often deal creatively with ingredients and combine various tastes to create their own individual coffee experience.

Anna Passi: A life for coffee

Despite health restrictions, such as avoiding her own coffee due to high blood pressure, Anna remains tirelessly active. From time to time it even drills the wooden section for her oven itself! Her daughter occasionally helps in the bar while the family gradually pulls apart. But Anna remains optimistic and never gave up her dreams, such as a trip to Paris, - even if she says with a smile: "The French cannot coffee anyway." A healthy lifestyle and the love for her craft seem to be the secret of her long life, while she continues to keep the coffee traditions of Italy in your small bar and offer guests a piece of home and community, even if the times are more difficult.

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OrtNebbiuno, Italien
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