A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR
Sugar in coffee is an eternal diatribe: coffee must be drunk bitter or sweetened? Schools of thought, studies or sensory analysis? Here's the answers…
WHY DO WE TAKE COFFEE BREAKS?
The coffee break today is ingrained in our working life and has a social function in the world of work. But it has not always existed... Its origin remains a mystery, even if several companies argue that they’re the first to have instated the perk and in every culture we find a “coffee break”.
One thing's for sure: it’s good for productivity as well as for happiness.
TIPS FOR A PERFECT MOKA COFFEE
Offering and serving coffee at home prepared with the moka pot is an element of typical Italian style, a moment of sharing and hospitality that tells the story of Italian culture.
It’s so simple to achieve a perfectly brewed moka pot.
Here are some small but fundamental tips and tricks...
ALWAYS MORE… IN TOUCH WITH LIVE CHAT
Did you notice the red icon in the lower right corner of the monitor?
While we know that we will never be able to answer all of our visitors’ questions in advance, we do know that we can answer questions with Live Chat providing answers in a short amount of time! The new live chat is an additional way for giving you an answer in real time!
Let’s discover how...
VENDING: ITALIAN EXCELLENCE MADE OF COFFEE AND QUALITY
Vending is growing and dynamic. The numbers say it. But few know that manufacturers of machines and products as well as the operators make Italian vending excel in the world. The consumer is always looking for better quality. Not just new trends but a good coffee. The secret? Choose the right beans coffee blend.
WHAT CAME FIRST, THE ITALIAN BAR OR COFFEE?
For an Italian, entering a "bar" for a coffee is ordinary, daily and almost ritualistic. However, many don't know its history.
When was the first "bar" opened in Italy? How did we get to the classic "Italian bar", symbol of Italy in the world?
How to create today a quality "bar", café or cafeteria? What are the fundamental parameters to evaluate?
Between opportunities and challenges, what will the tomorrow's "bar" be?
5 LEAPS TO FOLLOW THE FROG
How sustainable have our habits and daily choices become? Let's start with a simple daily action as drinking a sustainable coffee: check for a Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee, warning to packaging, to brew methods, to cup and to coffee grounds.
HOW IS A NEW PRODUCT CREATED AT SPECIALCOFFEE?
With a healthy balance of tradition and innovation, blending utilizes research and experimentation to enhance the ability to combine different varieties of coffee while selecting the type of roast. This results in the consumer enjoying a premium, authentic and unique experience that pays homage to the past while looking to the future with an ever watchful eye on quality and sustainability. Let’s discover how our brand new Premium Espresso Pod is created.
THE BLENDING IS AN ART
The Italian tradition want that coffee for the espresso is a blend, a merging of different types of coffees. Every roaster has his secret recipe. Why do we blend? What are the secrets of a coffee blend? How does the blending process take place? Arabica or Robusta?
THE MAGIC OF ROASTING
Roasting is one of the fundamental stages in processing coffee beans. Let’s discover the roasting process, how the green coffee beans physically and chemically transform, as well as the roasting profiles and how much they influence the final result in the cup.