Insider Tips – Southern Italy
4 x 250 g whole beans
Four distinctive insider picks from traditional roasteries in Apulia, Naples and Sardinia, representing authentic barista tradition, full-bodied texture and dark flavour profiles far removed from the mass market. Featuring Passaparola Messaggio, the Apulian classic Quaranta Caffè Classic, the Neapolitan bar favourite Caffè Cortese Espresso Bar and Sardinian roasting icon La Tazza d'Oro Gran Miscela, this set brings together four authentic interpretations of espresso from southern Italy and its islands.
Traditionally dark-roasted and gently refined in a drum roaster, these coffees virtually eliminate fruity acidity and focus uncompromisingly on full body, creamy viscosity and a firm, hazelnut-brown crema. On the palate, they reveal deep notes of dark chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder, roasted hazelnuts, roasted malt and warm spice nuances. A hand-picked selection for explorers of traditional Italian bar espresso – perfect when extracted with a portafilter and equally creamy and powerful from a fully automatic coffee machine.
Passaparola Messaggio
Blend: 80% Arabica / 20% Robusta | 250 g
Passaparola Espresso Messaggio – “the message” – embodies the essence of Italian coffee craftsmanship: bold, full-bodied and unmistakably distinctive. The blend of 80% Arabica and 20% Robusta beans is dark-roasted in the Neapolitan style and delivers an intense flavour profile. Dark chocolate, roasted hazelnut and subtle toffee notes define the cup, providing pleasant depth and a gentle sweetness.
The dark roast also gives this espresso an exceptionally low level of acidity. In the cup, Messaggio develops an especially dense, hazelnut-brown crema and a velvety mouthfeel. Bold, balanced and lingering – a characterful espresso to enjoy on its own or as an aromatic base for cappuccino and latte macchiato.
Quaranta Caffè Classic
Blend: 50% Arabica / 50% Robusta | 250 g
From the traditional port city of Brindisi in Apulia comes this honest bar blend from Quaranta Roastery. Classic embodies the pure essence of southern Italian temperament: it produces a dense, hazelnut-brown crema and impresses with a heavy, robust body. On the palate, notes of unsweetened cocoa, roasted nuts and warm malt take centre stage – bold, unadulterated and assertive.
Caffè Cortese Espresso Bar
Blend: 50% Arabica / 50% Robusta | 250 g
From Naples comes this authentic bar coffee for discerning espresso drinkers. Dark-roasted according to classic Neapolitan craftsmanship, Espresso Bar stands out with its syrupy texture and dense crema. The flavour profile is dominated by intense dark chocolate, a warm clove finish and subtle roasted notes – distinctive, full-bodied and the ideal foundation for a creamy cappuccino.
La Tazza d'Oro Gran Miscela
Blend: 70% Arabica / 30% Robusta | 250 g
From Cagliari comes this iconic Sardinian coffee, which has shaped the island’s bar culture for generations. Gently slow-roasted in a drum roaster, this blend combines southern richness with velvety elegance: notes of bittersweet dark chocolate, roasted almonds and warm caramel meet a creamy crema – rounded, full-bodied and completely free from distracting fruity acidity.
