Italy's Oldest Barista, Anna Possa, Celebrates 101st Birthday After 80+ Years Serving Coffee
PBS NewsHourNovember 16, 20252 min44,503 views
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- ☕ Anna Possa, Italy's oldest barista, is celebrating her 101st birthday, having served coffee for over 80 years.
- 🕰️ She has been working from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily, continuing a routine she began at the end of World War II.
Bar Centrale: A Community Hub
- 📍 In 1958, Anna and her husband opened Bar Centrale in Nebbiuno, a small town on the shores of Lake Maggiore.
- 👨👩👧👦 Since her husband's passing in 1974, Anna has managed the bar on her own, transforming it into a meeting place that feels like family.
- 🤝 Customers, now including grandchildren of her original patrons, rely on her not just for coffee but also for personal favors, like assisting with town hall matters or obtaining doctor's referrals.
No Plans for Retirement
- 🚀 Anna Possa has no intention of retiring and plans to remain available to her community.
- 👵 She is part of a growing demographic of Italian centenarians, with women making up the vast majority.
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