First introduced in December 2017 for our residency at La Marzocco, our Leone Blend earned a gold medal in the Moka Pot Category at the International Coffee Tasting competition held in November 2018. Created specifically for the coffee enthusiast, we have always thought this blend had a little magic in it, and the judges thought so too. This light roast balances notes of honey, vanilla, apricot and red huckleberry.  You can have a little liquid gold to enjoy at home - grab a bag of Leone Blend and a Moka Pot online, or pick up the café. If you decide to...

Holiday gift giving for the coffee lover in your life is fun (and easy) with this gift guide.  For the Cyclist: The Umbria Cycling Jersey - equal parts eye-catching and high-performance, this limited edition jersey is Made in Italy by Biciclista. Buy online or at the Portland Pearl District, Chicago Clark Street, or Seattle Pioneer Square Cafés. For the Bon Vivant: The Deruta Mug & Coffee Gift Set - the Deruta mug is handmade for us in Italy, and is sure to bring a smile to someone who loves to enjoy their cup of coffee in a beautiful mug. Only...

Each month, a new, renowned coffee roaster takes over the La Marzocco Café space, implements a new menu, trains staff on coffees and drink preparation, and curates a new experience for guests.  We are honored to be the first Seattle coffee roaster invited to be the roaster-in-residence at La Marzocco Café.  These limited run coffee drinks were created for this residency, and are an experience you won't want to miss. Hurry, these are available at La Marzocco Café through January 8th, 2018. Mocha Martorana is a caffè mocha with a twist - inspired by the southern Italian holiday treat made of Marzipan, the...

We hope you'll join us for these special events at La Marzocco Café at 472 1st Ave N, Seattle during our month-long guest residency. You can also check the Event Listing at La Marzocco. Ci vediamo li!   Thursday December 7th - Cinema Italiano "Mediterraneo"Friday December 8th - The Craft of a BlendSunday December 10th - Assaggio | SamplingThursday December 14th - Roastery Tour | Peek Behind the Scenes (at Caffè Umbria Roastery)Thursday December 14th - Cinema Italiano "Quo Vado?"Friday December 15th - Moka Pot Tasting Sunday December 17th - Latte Art WorkshopThursday December 21st - Cinema Italiano "Nights of Cabiria"Friday...

The Moka Pot, first fabricated in Italy in 1933, is otherwise known as a caffetierra or a macchinetta --- “small machine” in Italian. Nearly a century later, what was one of the first home brewing methods has become an iconic symbol of Italian style worldwide.