Italy has a long and storied relationship with coffee. From the invention of espresso to the creation of iconic drinks like the cappuccino, Italian coffee culture has influenced the world. Rubens Gardelli, a three-time Italian Barista Champion, continues this tradition while pushing boundaries.
Gardelli's approach combines traditional Italian roasting techniques with modern specialty coffee practices. The result is a portfolio of coffees that are both approachable and sophisticated, honoring Italian coffee culture while celebrating origin character.
"In Italy, coffee is ritual. But ritual doesn't mean stagnation. We honor tradition by continuously improving, by never accepting 'good enough.'"
— Rubens Gardelli
What sets Gardelli apart is their commitment to light roasting, which allows the coffee's origin characteristics to shine. This approach, combined with their meticulous cupping process, results in coffees that are clean, complex, and memorable.
