On the 10th of May 1734 AD, legend has it that Charles of Borbone, ruler of Naples and King of Spain, before arriving in Naples, wanted to stop at the convent of Minimi Friars, just outside of Porta Capuana. He had the desire to taste that dark beverage, intensely scented and with a strong and decided taste ever since he had been told that the friars had a reputation for preparing an incomparable cup of coffee. He had been told that this beverage possessed a certain property that would strengthen the body and the soul. The friars had gone to great lengths to prepare the beverage for the new king, for they wanted to please him.

It is believed that this was the period during which the Neapolitan style of preparing coffee was born. Two hundred fifty years later, even though technology has changed and has transformed how coffee is made, the passion and attentiveness to the preparation of real coffee in the Neapolitan way is better and more improved than ever. Neapolitans are still known for preparing the finest and richest tasting cup of coffee.