Lucaffe coffee: popular in a short time
If you ever go on holiday to Italy, you will undoubtedly know Lake Garda. Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy and a favourite holiday destination for many Dutch people. On the shores of this crystal blue and impressive Lake Garda lie the roots of one of the largest coffee brands in Italy: Lucaffé coffee. Lucaffé is a relatively young company and that makes it all the more remarkable that it has become so popular in Italy in such a short time. A country that is very critical when it comes to coffee.
The origin of Lucaffe coffee
It was in 1996 that Gian Luca Venturelli, In the small village of Padenghe sul Garda, started. Simply in his own garage he started with the artisanal roasting of coffee beans. Soon many people were crazy about his coffee and the unique taste that he knew - and knows - how to achieve.
What makes Lucaffe coffee just that little bit different?
His unique approach? Really taking the time for it. In this often somewhat rushed time that is often focused on making as much production as possible, this makes a huge difference. It is an approach that Lucaffé remains true to this day. With patience and attention, Lucaffé coffee knows how to achieve high-quality, irresistible coffee flavors. What other brand can say that their coffee reminds you of freshly baked bread? And above all, the nutty and chocolate undertones are characteristic. Lucaffe coffee connoisseurs recognize this immediately.
High demands
To ensure the quality of his product, Mr. Venturelli is almost a perfectionist in determining which beans are suitable for his coffee. Every coffee bean sample that comes into the company is personally tasted and assessed by him. Only the best coffee beans are good enough for his Lucaffé coffee.
The taste experience of Lucaffe coffee
The fact that the approach works is evident from the fact that Lucaffé coffee has built up a very loyal and large customer base in a short time. Because it is such a real craft product, lovers of Lucaffé coffee often pay a little more than they would for other coffee brands. They are clearly willing to pay for the unique taste and experience.
Sustainability and health
As a young and modern company of this time, Lucaffé pays attention not only to sustainability, but also to health. They themselves say about this: “We have responsibilities, because food and drink are like medicine.” Lucaffe coffee therefore works as much as possible organically and with biodegradable products. They prefer to work with more expensive materials such as steel, than with cheaper, but very unhealthy materials such as aluminum. In addition, Mr. Venturelli regularly travels personally to the coffee plantations to maintain personal contact with the farmers who take care of the growing of the coffee beans.
Try Lucaffe yourself
The coffee company is now located in the slightly larger village of Carpenedolo, no more than 20 kilometers from where Lucaffé coffee once started. Are you going to Italy soon, and specifically to Lake Garda on holiday? Then have yourself a delicious cup of Lucaffe coffee poured. Is it going to be a while before you can go there? Order your Lucaffé coffee at Koffie Piraat and imagine yourself at home for a moment under the warm Italian sun on the shores of Lake Garda.
