FACTORY 1895 AT THE HEART OF A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

It all begins with our coffee designers. Their mission is to locate the world’s best-kept secrets in terms of fine coffee plantations and terroirs, and welcome them into our exclusive collection. Do you want to hear their stories? Continue your journey.
 

"Explorer? Investigator? A Coffee Designer Is Both Of These Things. We Are Lucky To Have The Chance To Visit Places And Meet People We Will Never Forget."

"Studying, preparing, researching... these are essential parts of our journeys. But there are always surprises too: you just have to be able to spot them. This is often how the most exciting opportunities come to light."
Cristiano Portis

The Factory Is A Place Where Everybody Can Relive The Experiences Of Our Coffee Designers. All Your Senses Will Be Called Into Action As You Embark On The Search For The Perfect Drupe And Lose Yourself In The Stories Of The Fincas

And Cooperatives That Have Joined The World Of 1895, Journeying To The Very Heart Of The Secrets That Have Allowed Us To Develop Our Aroma Wheel.

THE ROOTS OF TRUST

The relationships we have with some of our fincas are about much more than work. For example, hanging in the Brazilian finca Guaxupè are black-and-white photographs showing Giuseppe Lavazza selecting coffees at the local plantation. This bond of trust and friendship has lasted for decades.
 

What characteristics make a coffee bean stand out for a coffee designers aiming to achieve excellence?

You can find the answers to these questions and many more by visiting our Factory.

The roasting lab where our Roasting Masters work is unmistakable: the irresistible aroma of coffee will reach you as you begin to draw near, encouraging you to pick up your pace. Here, you will witness coffee beans from every corner of the globe being transformed from a raw material into an outstanding ingredient.

"Technological Precision And Human Discernment Are Both Necessary For The Selection Of The Finest Coffee Beans, The Only Ones That Will Proceed To The Roasting Stage."

SELECTING COFFEE BEANS

"1895 coffees come from unique terroirs, which often differ hugely from one another: for this reason, skilful roasting first requires a “clear picture” of the beans. In Factory 1895, an optical sorter is used for this purpose. It checks the colour of individual coffee beans, then separates them with a gentle puff of air based on the results."
Michele Galbiati

The Roasting Brings Out The Natural Qualities Of The Green Coffee: The Only Alteration Permitted Once The Process Begins. The Most Up-to-date Technology Works In Perfect Harmony With Over A Century’s Worth Of Experience

To Fulfil The Promised Blend Of Innovation And Creativity.

TRADITION AND INNOVATION: A DYNAMIC BALANCE

Our research isn’t just about finding new growers, it’s about technology too. In fact, we have become the first in Europe to get our hands on a state-of-the-art roasting machine that, thanks to an innovative fluid-dynamic system, allows our Roasting Masters to show off the full range of their talent. Roasting every type of coffee to perfection is a fascinating process, consisting of trial and error repeated until the perfect formula is found. Eureka!

The roasting process is one of the essential stages in producing coffee, but what does it involve?

Discover the answers to all your questions at Factory 1895.
 

"A Specialty Coffee Is Bold Yet Complex At The Same Time. The Factory Too Has Been Designed And Constructed To Reflect This: Multi-faceted, But With A Clear Objective."

"Our dream was to convey a world that we love and know inside out like never before, by focusing on skills and passion as well as technology, which is now present in every aspect of our lives. If you asked me what really makes the difference, I’d tell you it’s not “what”, but “who”: our Roasting Masters."
Francesca Dangelico

This journey began with coffee designers seeking out the most prestigious coffee origins, and continued through the devoted efforts of our Roasting Masters: now, the time has come to surrender yourself to a coffee cupping experience dedicated to all the senses.
 

Wise Men Say That Practice Makes Perfect. But You Knew That Already: The Most Sophisticated Pleasures Call For Attention, Expertise, Time. They Call For Guidance. In Our Coffee Cave, The Refined World Of Coffee Aromas Is Demystified To Provide You With A Truly Enjoyable Experience, Surprising And Genuine In Its Simplicity.