Vergnano Antica Bottega, 1kg coffee beans

Its delicious aroma is the result of special roasting. This coffee is composed of 90% Arabica and 10% Robusta.

Caffé Vergnano has a long-standing tradition in the market dating back to 1882, when Domenico Vergnano opened a grocery store in the town of Chieri near Turin, Italy. Soon after, he began selling and roasting coffee. This dedication was driven by bold decisions, including the purchase of the first coffee plantation in Kenya. From the beginning, Vergnano focused on selecting the most valuable coffee varieties that grow only at certain altitudes and in special climates rich in mineral salts, found in Central American countries such as Haiti, El Salvador, Costa Rica, San Domingo, Guatemala, and later also Kenya and Brazil. Quality monitoring actually begins before the plant grows, by using natural compost at coffee farms producing for Vergnano, as this is the only method that allows the cultivation of flavorful coffee beans.

Ratings:
**** stronger coffee
*** medium caffeine content
** suitable as morning coffee
**** also very good as espresso, cappuccino, or Latte Macchiato

The processing of coffee beans involves many steps — from drying, peeling, polishing, and sorting, to the most important phase: roasting. Coffee beans are green before roasting and only acquire their typical brown color and aroma during roasting.

Roasting is an art; each type of coffee requires a different roasting intensity, and beans must not be over-roasted or burned. The quality and aroma of the coffee must be preserved. Coffee can be prepared in many ways, and each requires a different grinding method. Unevenly ground coffee can spoil the taste even of the finest beans.

When purchasing, it is better to buy whole beans and grind only the needed amount before brewing, because ground coffee loses flavor and aroma the longer it is stored.

Coffee is a popular beverage today, with countries competing in its consumption. It has become a beloved drink worldwide. It is a natural source of antioxidants and has effects similar to green tea. Due to its caffeine content, coffee is sought as a mental stimulant, fighting fatigue, and with reasonable consumption, it can strengthen the natural defense of cells in the body. Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and positively affects human performance.

If we need to overcome fatigue, we usually choose coffee with a high caffeine content, which is stronger and more effective — robusta coffee. If we want just a gentle mental boost and to enjoy a mild, delicious taste with pleasant aroma, we tend to choose coffee with lower caffeine content — arabica.

When choosing coffee, it is important that it is fresh. Therefore, it is better to buy whole beans and grind them before brewing. If buying ground coffee, only vacuum-packed is recommended. It is also important to consider the occasion for which you want to drink coffee.