Matteo Tognolo, Autore presso Caffè Vero

Caffè Vero: quality, expertise and flexibility dedicated to professionals

Matteo Tognolo — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:57:34 +0000

Caffè Vero: quality, expertise and flexibility dedicated to professionals

Discover the Italian excellence that has turned a love of coffee into a profession

With a well-established international presence, Caffè Vero exports the essence of true Italian espresso around the world, tailoring each product to the tastes and habits of different markets. Whether it’s a fruity blend for Greek iced coffee, an intense recipe for North African countries or a smooth espresso for an Italian-style breakfast, every creation stems from a single principle: to always offer the best possible coffee, preserving the same pleasure as the first sip in every batch produced, in every cup, anywhere in the world.

In a sector where raw materials are only the starting point, Caffè Vero stands out for its responsiveness, attentiveness and closeness to its customers – values that have always turned simple supply into lasting partnership.

For over thirty years, quality has been our signature

Founded in Vicenza, in the early 1990s, Caffè Vero is now a globally recognised brand, known for the care behind its production, its passion and the reliability of its blends. Established by the Franchetto family with the aim of bringing authentic Italian espresso to the world, the company combines the artisan tradition of roasting with the most advanced production technologies, ensuring the highest standards of safety, hygiene and sustainability.

In our 4,000 m², facility, we roast and blend coffees from three different continents, selecting beans of superior classification to offer industry professionals a product that expresses authenticity, flavour and consistency in every cup.

Flexibility, speed and tailor-made solutions

In a constantly evolving market, Caffè Vero’s strength lies in its operational flexibility and ability to respond quickly and personally to customer needs. We are a streamlined company, attentive to detail and to the specific needs of each market. We create bespoke blends and tailor-made products, designed to reflect local tastes and habits.

For us, being flexible means listening, adapting and innovating while keeping quality as our constant focus. Every project is the result of targeted research and close collaboration with the customer.

In Greece, for example, iced coffee is a true tradition. It is made from a combination of highly fruity Arabica, varieties specially designed for cold extraction. The coffee is then mixed with ice, with or without sugar, to create a fresh, aromatic and well-balanced drink, perfect for the Mediterranean climate and increasingly popular in the local market. To meet this need, Caffè Vero developed a bespoke blend, that retains its aroma and intensity even at low temperatures.

In the same way, the company has created unique formulations for other international markets, such as stronger, fuller-bodied blends for Libyan customers, and specific versions developed for Turkish-style coffee, characterised by ultra-fine grinding and a rich, persistent taste.

Caffè Vero around the world

Today, Caffè Vero can be found in over 50 countriesand continues to grow thanks to a network of distributors and customers who share the same passion for Italian espresso.Every market has its own identity, and Caffè Vero works to enhance it, adapting blends, roast profiles and packaging to local cultures and consumer habits.From Europe to the Middle East, across Asia and the Americas, our goal is the same everywhere: to share the distinctive, genuine taste of real Italian espresso with the world.

Coffee artisans alongside professionals

Choosing Caffè Vero means relying on a complete, knowledgeable partner – not just a coffee supplier. We support cafés, hotels, restaurants and distributors with a bespoke service that includes:

More than just delivery
Every partnership comes with technical and commercial guidance to build a service tailored to each business.
Dedicated technical support
From installation and start-up to maintenance and fast repairs, our technical team is always on hand to guarantee uninterrupted service and perfect machine performance.
Consultancy and visual identity
We help our clients design their venues in Caffè Vero’s unmistakable style: everything from promotional materials and packaging to furnishings and accessories contributes to a warm atmosphere that’s instantly recognisable as the brand.
Training with Caffè Vero Academy
Caffè Vero Academy is our training centre for espresso professionals. Through technical courses and refresher programmes, we share hands-on expertise and coffee culture, turning passion into a profession.

The partner that makes all the difference to your venue

Caffè Vero offers a wide range of products for every type of customer:

Professional coffee bean blends for the Ho.Re.Ca. channel
Capsules, pods and ground coffee for home and office use
Custom Private Label solutions for Italian and international companies

Every blend is created by our master roasters, who combine selected Arabica and Robusta beans to achieve the perfect balance of aroma, body and creaminess.

A coffee that stands out from the very first sip.

Get in touch with one of our experts and discover how to turn your coffee offering into an experience of true excellence.

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Coffee beans: the difference between Arabica and Robusta

Matteo Tognolo — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:45:06 +0000

Coffee beans: the difference between Arabica and Robusta

Caffè Vero guides you through the varieties that make every blend unique

Behind every cup of espresso lies a world of choices, care and knowledge. It all begins with a tiny seed: the coffee bean. But not all beans are the same, as there are hundreds of different varieties grown around the world, each differing in cultivation, harvesting and flavour nuances. Every variety, every processing method and every geographical origin influences the taste, aroma and character of the coffee in your cup. Which is the best? Given equal quality, the best coffee is simply the one you enjoy most for its creaminess, notes and aroma. Still, knowing the varieties helps you find the espresso that best matches your personal taste.

Among the many existing types, two dominate the world stage: Arabica and Robusta. In this article, we look at all the characteristics that distinguish one from the other.

From cherry to bean: the coffee’s journey

When we talk about coffee beans, it’s easy to picture only the finished product, ready for roasting. In reality, the journey begins much earlier, with the harvesting of coffee cherries, the fruit that contains two seeds inside: the coffee beans themselves.

After harvesting, the beans are extracted, sorted and processed directly in their country of origin. This stage is crucial: not all cherries are the same, and inside them can be beans of different sizes and quality, along with small impurities. For this reason, each batch is graded, cleaned and divided into various categories, according to its origin, processing method and quality. These differences give rise to the wide variety of aromas, fragrances and intensities that make the world of coffee so fascinating.

To turn every tiny seed into a genuine experience, something more is needed: the passion of those who, day after day, pursue absolute quality. At Caffè Vero,that passion becomes a constant commitment to sourcing superior-grade origins, refining every stage of processing, and bringing out the full value of every aroma. From plantation to roasting, each step is a gesture of respect for the raw material and for those who love true Italian espresso.

The main coffee bean varieties

Across the world there are many species of coffee, but only two truly dominate the market: Arabica and Robusta.

Alongside these are rarer varieties such as Excelsa and Liberica, now little known and used mainly in special blends or small-scale local production. The two leading varieties, however, remain Arabica and Robusta, and understanding their differences is essential to appreciating every cup properly.

Although very different, Arabica and Robusta complement one another.
The most balanced blends, such as those created by Caffè Vero’s roastery — are born from the meeting of these two varieties:

l’Arabica contributes fragrance, elegance and aromatic finesse,
la Robusta adds body, intensity and a dense crema .

Each roaster chooses the proportions according to their character, market and desired flavour profile, creating a unique identity for every coffee. It is a delicate balance between art and technique, where the right bean makes all the difference.

Arabica coffee beans

L’Arabica accounts for around 60–70% of global coffee production and is considered the finest variety.

Grown mainly in Latin America, East Africa and Asia, it thrives at high altitudes, where the cooler climate allows the fruit to ripen slowly and fully.

You can recognise Arabica beans by a few distinctive features:

they have a flatter, more elongated shape;
they are greenish in colour;
they have a curved groove running down the centre.

On a sensory level, Arabica is fragrant and delicate, with note aromatiche più complesse, complex aromatic notes, balanced acidity and a lighter body. It is the perfect base for elegant, aromatic blends, ideal for those who appreciate refined, aromatic coffee.

Robusta coffee beans

The Robusta, variety, on the other hand, grows in lower, warmer regions such as Central Africa and Southeast Asia. It is a hardier, more disease-resistant and higher-yielding plant, which makes it widely used in roasteries around the world.

Robusta beans can be recognised by:

a rounder shape;
a light brown colour with yellowish tones;
a straight, less pronounced groove compared to Arabica.

In the cup, Robusta produces a fuller-bodied, more intense coffee, with woody and bitter-cocoa notes, low acidity and a thicker, darker crema. Less aromatic but more structured, it is essential for giving blends strength and lasting persistence.

Washed or natural: coffee bean processing

Beyond the variety itself, the processing method has a major influence on the final result.

The two main processes used by coffee professionals are:

Washed(washed): the beans, still in their parchment layer, are stripped of their pulp using water and fermentation. The result is a cleaner, more acidic and aromatic, coffee, typical of high-altitude Arabica.
Natural: the cherries are dried whole with the pulp still on, developing more intense, full-bodied and fruity, aromas, ideal for enhancing Robusta or stronger blends.

Each method highlights different nuances, giving roasters the freedom to create coffees with distinctive, recognisable identities.

The excellence of Caffè Vero blends

Every Caffè Vero signed cup begins with the careful selection of the finest Arabica and Robusta beans, from the world’s best growing regions. Artisan roasting and constant monitoring at every stage of production ensure blends with unique character, expressing the perfect balance of aroma, body and persistence.

From classic espresso blends to HO.RE.CA professional lines and products created for home use, each range is designed to deliver a complete sensory experience. Whether for a bar, a coffee shop or your own home, choosing Caffè Vero means bringing into the cup the passion, expertise and authenticity of those who live and breathe coffee every day.

Discover all Caffè Vero products and find the one that best suits your taste or your business.

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Caffè Vero Concept Store, how to open a successful coffee shop

Matteo Tognolo — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:24:50 +0000

Caffè Vero Concept Store, how to open a successful coffee shop

Create a bespoke space where elegant design meets a passion for coffee

Caffè Vero Concept Stores were created to offer a complete experience in the world of coffee, where product quality combines with refined aesthetics and modern management. Opening a successful bar means welcoming customers into an environment that celebrates the tradition of Italian roasting all over the world, offering an authentic, contemporary meeting place. It is a dream the brand has made its own, opening Caffè Vero House at its Vicenza headquarters and giving life to an international project.

The origin of an ambitious project

Caffè Vero was founded in 1995 in Vicenza, the heir to a long tradition of artisanal roasting. Thanks to its know-how, the company has succeeded in combining historical expertise with modern production processes, growing to become a recognised brand in over 36 countries worldwide.

From this global vision and passion for coffee came Caffè Vero House, a concept store that is far more than a simple coffee shop, it is a place where flavour, design and hospitality merge into a multisensory experience. To ensure its uniqueness, the concept was developed by sector professionals and architectural experts who combined the customer experience with the product tasting phase.

This vision then took shape as a modular, replicable format, able to adapt to any location while maintaining its distinctive identity. Opening a Caffè Vero House therefore means investing not only in a bar, but in a project designed in every detail to ensure consistency, functionality and long-term success.

A modular format that becomes “Master”

The concept behind Caffè Vero House is to bring together, under one roof, the tradition of roasting, the quality of the product and the elegance of design. The space is designed as a “Master format”, a benchmark model that captures the brand’s identity and expresses it in a tangible way for everyone who experiences it.

The interiors, featuring fine materials such as olive ash wood and lighting designed down to the smallest detail, enhance every stage of the customer experience, creating a warm, welcoming and distinctive atmosphere: the very essence of a Caffè Vero coffee shop.

Seven functional areas for a complete experience

Caffè Vero House is organised into seven functional areas, each with its own clear identity, yet all connected in a harmonious, unified layout:

Bar counter service – Designed for those who enjoy their coffee on the go, with a striking counter that also showcases selected products.
Table service – A welcoming space for conversation, with wooden tables and refined seating.
Restaurant – A versatile setting where every dish complements the world of coffee.
Lounge area – A relaxed corner designed for unwinding in comfort.
Retail counter – Where customers can purchase Caffè Vero products and take the experience home.
Garden area – A lush outdoor area with a vertical garden wall, the ideal place to relax and enjoy the open air.
Street terrace – High tables and a relaxed, atmospheric setting that comes alive after dark.

Want an example? Discover our Caffè Vero House in Vicenza.

Infinite possibilities for customisation

One of the project’s main strengths lies in its modular design. Caffè Vero House was created by a team of architects to adapt to a variety of sizes and contexts: from a cosy bar in a historic centre to a lively urban meeting point or a coffee shop in a commercial area.

Each space can be customised to meet the client’s needs while always maintaining the visual identity and quality that define the brand. The Caffè Vero team provides full support in design, implementation and management, offering menus tailored to local tastes, operational guidelines and ongoing consultancy.

A success story: our partnership in Greece

Among the many international projects, a particularly significant example is that of a partner in Greece who opened a Caffè Vero House in a strategically located industrial area. The aim? To create a professional space where clients could fully experience the brand, discover its products, and enjoy a recognisable and memorable meeting place. This successful model demonstrates how a Caffè Vero coffee shop can become a true ambassador of Italian taste abroad.

Contact us to begin your new project

Opening a Caffè Vero House coffee shop means embracing a model that combines tradition, innovation and design. Every Concept Store is a place to experience Italian coffee culture through welcoming spaces and impeccable service.

Beyond this, Caffè Vero offers a full brand experience, positioning itself as a trusted partner for professionals in the coffee industry, offering far more than simply supplying excellent coffee. The company provides ongoing support through a network of consultants who visit bars, inspect equipment and ensure excellence in every cup. A dedicated technical service covers installation, maintenance and quick repairs, while a team of specialists helps each client shape their space, maintaining a clear visual identity and consistency with the brand’s values. Completing the journey, the Caffè Vero Academy trains professionals in espresso and hospitality, turning a passion for coffee into skill and lasting success.

Complete the form to find out all the details. Don’t just open a coffee shop, create an experience that leaves a lasting impression.

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