berna_namoglu on Adobe Stock A refreshing, sweet and energizing drink made with coffee, ice and almond essence that, despite being rooted in the past, is still quite successful today. Like everything that is rooted in the past, the history of Leccese coffee has an uncertain origin. Even with many suggestions, they all struggle to find historical confirmation. The most accredited story tells that Leccese coffee is a reinterpretation of a recipe that was very trendy during the 1600s in Valencia. In Spain, at that time, the Café del Tiempo, served with a slice of lemon or orange, was very popular. Others prefer to refer to documents attesting that in the early 1800s, the custom of sipping a hot coffee served with a green lemon peel or mint and ice had spread in many countries. This was a short-lived proposal, but it was revisited with some variations, proposing that it spread throughout Europe in 47
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