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coffee subscription: december 2025

A Taste of Florence’s Espresso for the Holidays

Tucked into the quiet, rolling hills just outside Florence, Accademia del Caffè Espresso feels especially magical this time of year. The original La Marzocco factory, now beautifully restored into a museum and coffee education center, glows in the winter light, inviting visitors to step inside, warm up, and experience the world of espresso as La Marzocco sees it.

Once home to our original team of artisans, this historic building is where many of the ideas that shaped modern espresso first came to life. Walking through Accademia during the holidays feels like stepping into a living storybook of craft, innovation, and Italian tradition, all wrapped in the spirit of the season.

Today, Accademia is a lively, multidisciplinary space where education, research, and culture meet. Guests can explore every stage of the coffee journey, from the soil where coffee plants grow to the final aromatic cup. People interact with exhibits, sensory experiences, roasting workshops, and hands-on training. It’s a place where curiosity is celebrated and where the heart of espresso truly comes alive.

The building is also home to a one of a kind workshop. Focusing on the pinnacle of handcrafted excellence, Officine Fratelli Bambi offers bespoke and catalogue espresso machines handmade by artisans.

This month we are proud to feature two special coffee blends from none other than our very own, Accademia del Caffè Espresso.

Miscela Bar Storico

Origin: 70% Brazil and 30% Tanzania
Region: Vale Da Grama and Mbeya
Altitude: 900 – 1400 MASL
Variety: Yellow Bourbon and Bourbon
Process: Washed and Natural
Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate, Roasted Hazelnuts and Caramel

Description: This blend is inspired by the Italian espresso bars of the 60s, combining the elegance of tradition with a touch of contemporary soul. Roasted to evoke the classic espresso: full-bodied and smooth with a long lasting aftertaste, this coffee is crafted exclusively with specialty Arabica, balancing notes of dark chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel. It is a tribute to Italian espresso heritage, reinterpreted through a modern standard of quality by Accademia del Caffè Espresso.

Brewing Recipe
Dose: 16 Grams
Time: 25-28 Seconds
Yield: 35 Grams
Temperature: 199 F
Pressure: 9 Bar

Miscela Gran Bar

Origin: 50% Mexico and 50% Ethiopia
Region: Veracruz and Yirgacheffe
Altitude: 1200 – 2200 MASL
Variety: Anacafe 14 and Heirloom
Process: Washed and Natural
Tasting Notes: Red Fruits, Citrus and Dark Chocolate

Description: This blend is inspired by the third wave coffee movement and crafted to express the evolution of espresso, it celebrates the balance between tradition and innovation. Composed of carefully selected specialty beans from multiple origins, it delivers a vibrant and juicy cup with notes of red fruits, citrus and dark chocolate. A modern espresso: intense and bright, designed to awaken your senses.

Brewing Recipe
Dose: 18 Grams
Time: 25-28 Seconds
Yield: 40 Grams
Temperature: 199 F
Pressure: 9 Bar

the espresso machine: design, craftsmanship and engineering

before there was la marzocco, there was officine fratelli bambi.

Accademia has a workshop dedicated to craftsmanship and artistry. Today the small team is hand crafting limited addition machines such as our limited edition Aimé Leon Dore Linea Micra.