authoritative. adj. 1. recognized or accepted as being true or reliable: an authoritative article on drugs. 2. exercising or asserting authority; commanding: an authoritative manner. 3. possessing or supported by authority; official: an authoritative communique. (communiquÃ© ÉËÎ¸Ér ÉªËteÉª, tÉªv-). ÉËÎ¸Ér. adj
Italian Roast is much darker and oilier than a French Roast and often preferred in Italy. If a coffee is described as being a French or Italian roast, it isnât because they were grown or roasted in these countries, just that the roaster utilized this generalized roast level for that blend of beans.
The Italians are known for their espresso, a thick brew served in tiny cups and made by dripping hot water over twice the normal quantity of ground coffee, and the French have contributed cafÃ© au lait, a combination of coffee and milk or cream which they consume from bowls at breakfast.