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101-Year-Old Barista Keeps Cafe Tradition Alive

11/18/2025

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Anna Possi, a 101-year-old barista, continues to work at Bar Centrale in northern Italy, the cafe she opened with her late husband in 1958.
She works 7 AM to 7 PM and has spent more than 80 years in the coffee business since World War II.
Bar Centrale serves as a community hub where customers share memories and seek small favors.

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Story summary

Anna Possi, a 101-year-old barista, continues to work at Bar Centrale in northern Italy, the cafe she opened with her late husband in 1958.
She works 7 AM to 7 PM and has spent more than 80 years in the coffee business since World War II.
Bar Centrale serves as a community hub where customers share memories and seek small favors.