“Humanity runs on coffee” ~author unknown Don’t we know it! And if your business serves humanity, you are probably also serving coffee. Your coffee roaster will be a partner in your business, and the quality of their coffee and coffee program can make a large difference in how your customers perceive you and your business. 4 Things to Consider When Choosing a Roaster Coffee | A good selection of quality coffees of various roasts is the backbone of your coffee service. Rotating small-batch single origin coffees keep things fresh and exciting. Next level: Ready to drink options like Nitro Cold...

An innovative Cold Brew Coffee Program for Restaurants and Cafés Cold Coffee is hot, and we’re not talking about the traditional iced coffee. The Cold Brew Coffee sector has been growing, and the growth rate shows no signs of slowing down with a projected 25% annual increase in the years to come. With 54% of millennials and 34% of Gen Xers drinking cold brew regularly, there’s no better time to get these popular items on your menu.  Our innovative Wholesale Cold Brew Coffee program has plenty of options so you can find the right fit, or choose them all for an exceptional...

We are ready to kickoff our Negroni Week celebration with our launch party on Monday, and we hope to see you there. If you can't make it, you can still celebrate Negroni Week wherever you are - grab a bag of the one-of-a-kind Negroni Week Blend and our downloadable recipe and brew guide, and get busy. Cin cin! NITRO NEGRONINegroni Riff on Nitro 8 oz Caffè Umbria Nitro Cold Brew1 1/2 oz Campari1/2 oz Pierre Ferrand Orange Curaçao Grapefruit BittersIceGrapefruit slice for garnish Combine Campari, Curaçao and bitters in a 16 oz pilsner glassAdd ice to 1/2 fullHard pour nitro...

From our signature drink collection, The Madison is an aromatic mocktail that adds an extra special touch to our Nitro Cold Brew.    Ingredients:8 oz Caffè Umbria Nitro Cold Brew Coffee (link to buy online)1 Tbsp Monin Almond Syrup1/2 Tbsp Monin Vanilla SyrupLarge orange twistPreparation:Pour syrups into a chilled 8 oz glass. Shake nitro can then hard pour over top. Rim cup with orange essence and garnish with orange twist. Enjoy!  

Roastery, Café and Training Lab Now Open in Chicago’s Logan Square A bold modern coffee experience is now available in Chicago’s Logan Square - a roastery, coffee training lab and café opened in December 2017, serving the same Caffè Umbria coffees Chicagoland has come to love, in a new and splashy space. The  9,000 square foot Armitage Avenue Car Barn has been transformed to offer a trio of coffee experiences. Working with Studio Modernista, our newest opening shows a creative use of space and materials, incorporating coffee shipping containers into the design.     The 2,500 square foot roastery houses a red, 30 kg Italian-made STA roaster...