The Cuccuma: History and Ritual of Neapolitan Coffee

The Cuccuma is an English-language edition adapted from the Italian original La Cuccuma, dedicated to one of the most intimate and symbolic objects of Neapolitan domestic culture: the traditional Neapolitan coffee pot.

This is not simply a book about coffee.

It is a journey into Naples, into the gestures of everyday life, into the slow ritual of preparation, and into the cultural meaning of an object that has crossed kitchens, generations, courtyards, memories and family stories.

The cuccuma is more than a coffee maker. It is a way of measuring time. It asks for attention, patience and presence. Unlike faster modern methods, it does not force the water through the coffee by pressure; it allows gravity to do its work slowly, turning preparation into a ritual.

Through history, craftsmanship, domestic anthropology and narrative reflection, this book explores how the Neapolitan coffee pot became a symbol of identity, hospitality and slow living.

Inside the book, readers will discover:

• the origins and cultural journey of the cuccuma;
• the relationship between Naples and coffee;
• the role of the Neapolitan kitchen, the courtyard and the home;
• the difference between the cuccuma and the moka;
• the ritual of preparation;
• the meaning of the cuppetiello, the small paper cone placed on the spout;
• the survival of slow coffee in a world obsessed with speed.

This edition has been prepared for an international readership. It preserves the spirit of the Italian original while making the story accessible to readers who want to discover Naples through one of its most poetic domestic rituals.

The Cuccuma is for readers who love coffee culture, Naples, Italian traditions, slow living, craftsmanship, heritage objects and the beauty of everyday rituals.

Product details:

Format: Digital book / PDF

Language: English

Edition: English-language edition adapted from the Italian original

Author: Guglielmo Campajola