Stappj
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Stappj is an Italian beverage soda beverage company. Despite the fact that the name seems to have a Scandinavian ring to it, it apparently has no connection.
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[edit] History
Founded in 1896, by Filippo of Iorio, along with his wife, the business began producing carbonated beverages. It was handed down to the sons, and the business has since remained in the family. The location of the factory is apparently of great importance to the taste of the final product, as the 20 000 square meter factory can be found deep within the Molise, renowned for the quality of its springs.
[edit] Taste
Stappj is renowned for having a very harsh aftertaste. Some consider it to be due to the water used (Mineral Water), and still others think it to be mystery, due perhaps to bottling techniques that are claimed to be over a hundred years old. Some liken the taste to a strong alcoholic beverage, and most who have had a taste can attest to this.
[edit] Varieties of Stapp
- Chinotto
- Caffé
- Orange
- Robaro
- Bitter Red/ Bitter White
- Stappjno
- Lemon
- Tonica
- Gassosa
[edit] Distribution
Stappj is a rather difficult beverage to find outside of its native Italy. This is perhaps due to the difficulty in finding a clientele able to stomach it's potent blend of sugar and spring water. However, in areas which have a large amount of Eurocentric immigrants, Stappj is a staple sold alongside most other carbonated beverages. Stappj does not advertise very heavily in North America, and thus most people are unaware of this unique beverage.
[edit] See also
[edit] External link
- (Italian) Stappj Website
