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Different grinds for different extraction methods

Grinding is one of the essential cornerstones for extracting an excellent coffee, but it is too often underestimated or even ignored! So: how should the coffee be ground?

Meet Blue Diamond: story and extraction!

With the creation of Blue Diamond we wanted to obtain a high quality coffee, composed only of fine Arabica beans. Discover the history, the sensory description and the extraction tips of this Ernani coffee!

Ernani roasting: history and coffee

Thanks to you for making more than a century of history and passion for coffee possible. This article is dedicated to you, lover of roasted beans. Find out more about the Ernani roasting in Milan!

New green blend in Ernani: For the Planet

The new blend is already incredible for its unmistakable taste! But it is also eco-sustainable thanks to Gone West's “Plant & Protect” project! Find out more, read the article!

Why is coffee roasted?

It is not possible to extract the drink we all know and love from raw coffee, why? Find out in this article!

French Press: origin, history and extraction

A coffee that is simple to use and with a great result: a full-bodied, enveloping coffee with an intense aroma. Find out how to prepare your coffee with the French Press!

The importance of coffee packages

The packages are as important as their contents: they must optimize the storage and shipping space, protect the coffee from light, oxygen, heat, humidity and at the same time keep it degassing, without forgetting about communication!

How to evaluate a quality coffee in three steps

Let's start from a premise: to have a complete picture of the quality of coffee it takes years of study and experience. However, it is true that there are some characteristics that you can start checking right away and that indicate the quality of the coffee you have purchased. Let's find out together!

Our role as roasters

The role of the roaster is to enhance the work done by those who came first along the coffee supply chain and especially that of the farmers. Find out how and why ...

Extract the coffee with the Aeropress

A tool that has become famous on social media, why? And above all, how do you use the Aeropress to prepare our coffee?

It’ time to introduce you the new Vibrato!

We decided to change the Vibrato blend present in the seventh silos at the Cordo Buenos Aires torrefazione in Milano: a unique coffee, as it brings a savory note to the cup, particular and different from all the other coffees you have tasted so far!

Different coffees for different times of the day

By now we have understood: there are all kinds of coffees, completely different from each other! So why settle for just one coffee forever? Each coffee is suitable for a specific time of day or specific experiences! Find out more...

Where do Ernani coffees come from?

A journey around the world to discover the origins of Ernani coffees, discover all their characteristics in this article!

The coffee supply chain

We are used to thinking that coffee is a common good, which belongs to us by right. We are convinced that it is a very simple drink, without any complications and we take it for granted, but it is not so! Find out why...

The bags of green coffee speak for themselves

Do you know how coffee is packaged and transported to get to Italy? Do you know that coffee bags are very important? Let's find out why!

Moka pot: origin and how to prepare coffee to perfection

Discover the history of the moka pot, how to prepare a perfect coffee with it, which coffee to choose and a guide to this beloved purely Italian coffee maker. This and much more in the article!

Coffee: conservation with vacuum VS one-way valve

Is it better to store coffee in vacuum packs or with a non-return valve? Discover the differences and the advantages of both!

Decaffeinated coffee: what is it and how is it made?

Let's dispel the myths surrounding decaffeinated coffee: no, it doesn't hurt and no, it's no less good than regular coffee. Find out why, read the article!

How important is the right grinding of coffee beans?

In order to drink a coffee, it is essential to grind the beans. But does the grind change for the different extraction methods? Which is the right grinding?

How is coffee processed after harvest?

On the plantation, coffee is grown, harvested and processed. We have already told the first two phases, now let's talk about how raw coffee is processed, before getting to us roasters

Storie e leggende sul caffè: come veniva preparato?

How is the coffee harvested?

The coffee harvest takes place with three main methods, which are distinguished by methods and times. All this reflects on the quality in the cup. Find out how and why!

Coffee and sport: a combination between body and soul wellbeing

Let me introduce you to a new sponsorship of Caffè Ernani! We support our favorite team: one of the best teams in creating future champions.

What to check when walking into a coffee shop?

When you enter a coffee shop and order a coffee, does the barista always follow steps to prepare you a quality drink? Find out the 5 essential steps!

Coffee and culture: a perfect combination

Let me introduce you to the new partnership with the Milanese publishing house Another Coffee Stories. Find out more about their modern way of working and how we work together to create a unique synaesthetic experience!

The differences between Arabica and Robusta

Here is all possible information on differences between Arabica and Robusta in an objective and informative sense. Few, simple and clear information that will make you understand the world of coffee better.

Coffee grounds: 16 ways to reuse them at home

Whenever we prepare a coffee then we throw away the exhausted coffee grounds. But do you know that there are at least 16 different ways to recycle them and take full advantage of the benefits your coffee can give?

The aromas of coffee: where do they come from?

Where do coffee aromas come from? How do they develop and which steps are essential to extract only the best from our roasted ground coffee? Find out in this article!

The importance of water in coffee

Did you know that an espresso is made up of 90% water and only 10% coffee? It becomes immediately clear how the right water is essential for a good coffee. Let's find out how

What does the bitterness in coffee depend on?

Have you ever wondered why coffee is bitter? Do you know what bitterness depends on? In your opinion is it a value or a defect of coffee? Read the article and let's find out together

The "Women's Coffee" has arrived

Discover the fascinating story that leads to the creation of this refined all-female coffee, a coffee in which the goodness of the raw material blends with the passion of those who cultivate it, also becoming socially sustainable thanks to the IWCA.

The men of Caffè Ernani: Andrea

Today we interview Andrea: barista of excellence of the Torrefazione Ernani in Corso Buenos Aires in Milan. Those who already know him will know that he is characterized by a great professionalism, an incredible memory and his innate ability to understand the tastes of all his customers.

Come scegliere il caffè giusto online

The acidity of the coffee: value or defect?

With this article I would like to explain what the acidity is when it comes to coffee, where it comes from and what it depends on and whether it is considered a value or a defect, in order to be able to taste every future coffee you drink in a more in-depth and enjoyable way.

The recipe for Chicken with coffee

Coffee recipes continue and become more and more extreme: today it's the turn of chicken with coffee! It is a simple but tasty main course, with original combinations. In fact, with a few simple ingredients you will be able to satisfy even the most demanding palates. Read the recipe!

The men of Caffè Ernani: Riccardo

Riccardo, full of experience and aware of what he wants and how to get it. A source of inspiration and everyone can definitely get something from him. A true coffee enthusiast and a valuable resource for Ernani.

Why the yellow color of Caffè Ernani

Yellow: a color that transmits warmth and happiness, as well as indelible memories of our beloved city and an all-Milanese history. Find out why ...

Filter coffee VS Espresso coffee

The time has come to clarify what filter coffee is and explain what differentiates it from espresso coffee.

Coffee and lemon risotto recipe

It is surprising to discover its versatility! And today I wanted to offer you one of these unusual combinations: risotto with coffee and lemon, with hazelnut topping.

The men of Caffè Ernani: Marco

We finally meet another man from the Caffè Ernani team. Let's discover together the passions, hobbies and ambitions of Marco, bartender at the Torrefazione in Corso Buenos Aires.

The importance of consumer awareness - Caffè Ernani

What makes this all great? Awareness. We would like to transfer our passion to you too, to be able to experiment together, to taste coffees other than your ordinary coffee, each with its own peculiarities, keeping an open mind. We would like your opinion on each blend or single origin, we would like you to have as much fun tasting as we do.

Recipe: Ernani coffee liqueur

A sort of correct coffee, perfect for digesting, to warm your heart, with a surprising taste! Perfect to treat your family during the holidays, combining two of the Italians post lunch favourites: coffee and liqueur.

The women of Caffè Ernani: Monia

Monia is the latest addition to the Torrefazione team, the most energetic girl, tireless and focused. Let's get to know it together!

Buying good coffee online made easy

Today more than ever, online sales and home delivery services have become nothing short of essential: if we can't go out, our purchases will arrive home!

When Ernani started roasting?

Our passion for roasting was partly born by chance: a well known professional who wanted to change “a bit” his life, intrigued by the project of Claudia and Luca...

Panna cotta with Caffè Ernani

Unmissable dessert in every restaurant. A spoon dessert known and appreciated by everyone. Quick and easy to make, and delicate in taste. Today I wanted to offer you the Ernani coffee panna cotta, garnished with chocolate sauce and coffee!

Caffè Ernani is much more than a coffee!

Caffè Ernani is also wholesale distribution, thanks to which we have the honor of collaborating with real experts in the sector. We always try to establish a genuine, concrete and mutually supportive partnership with them. Find how!

The women of Caffè Ernani: Alessandra

We get to know better Alessandra, who’s been constantly behind the bar at the Torrefazione in Corso Buenos Aires in Milan.

Warning: coffee is a natural product!

Coffee, being a natural product, is not constant over time. The harvests are different from each other and therefore also the results in the cup. This is where the skills of the roaster come into play!

Why the name Ernani, associated with a hat and the color yellow?

The name Ernani, the feathered hat, the yellow color, the names of the blends: everything has a meaning! Do you want to know even more? Contact us to be able to make a tour in our production laboratory!

The Kalledevarapura has arrived in Torrefazione Ernani in Milan!

Come and taste a new Indian single origin: the Kalledevarapura Estate Pulped Sun-dried, and discover the incredible history behind this coffee!

How to make cold coffee cream at home like at the bar, ready in 5 minutes!

A very tasty spoon dessert, creamy, velvety, frothy and very greedy, that we all desire and hope to find in every bar for an afternoon snack or for a truly inviting after lunch. Discover the recipe to prepare it from home in 5 minutes!

Caffè Ernani’s women: Carolina

We present Carolina, another great little woman from the Ernani family. She is aware, determined and a true bearer of all of Ernani's working philosophy. Get to know it better!

How to taste an espresso, according to Paolo

Have you ever wondered how to taste an espresso as a true expert? Anyone can tell a good coffee from a not so good one. But do you know how an expert recognizes a quality espresso from a mediocre or even bad one?

I present to you the first organic coffee from Ernani: Nicaragua Premium coffee

The first organic coffee among the products of Caffè Ernani has arrived. And we couldn't have started better than this! It is grown in an emerging producer reality, the Procafe R.L. an admirable company that is committed to respecting various socio-environmental aspects of the coffee supply chain

Coffee and lemon: an ally against headache

The time has come to confirm or dispel this classic popular saying. Does it really work? Does it have a scientific basis? Well yes! Coffee combined with lemon has an analgesic effect and thus helps relieve headaches in a short time

Recipe: Buenos Aires Ice Coffee - coffee drink

A drink based on coffee, which is fresh, thirst-quenching, energizing and really tasty. A creation of our young bartender Marco. Find out how it is prepared!

Evaluating a quality coffee with cupping - let's taste it together

We often talk about quality coffee: an overused word, which for this reason has lost some of its meaning. On the other hand what does quality really mean? Let's try and understand it together.

The women of Caffè Ernani: Martina

Let's have a chat to discover a new recruit in the Caffè Ernani family: her name is Martina. A girl who has passion, is young, but with clear ideas and ready for any challenge!

Coffee Intensity: meaning and how to recognize it

The more intense is a coffee, the more valuable it is? Is it an evaluation method that can always be used to define quality? Can I objectively define an intense coffee or not? How can I do? Let's find out together!

The colorimeter: the device that scientifically verifies our medium roasting

We hear about light, dark, medium roasting, cinnamon and much more. But are they only levels defined on the basis of subjective criteria or is it possible to establish the kind of roasting in a technical-scientific way? In this article I introduce you to the colorimeter and I will show you that the our Ernani coffee roasting is medium, for real.

The benefits of coffee - part 2

Coffee contains countless beneficial substances for our body, which, if taken regularly, help your dental well-being, prevention for type 2 diabetes and also the onset of liver cirrhosis. Let's find out how ...

Cosa sono i mono origine e in cosa si differenziano da un caffè 100% arabica, uno Specialty coffee o da una miscela?

Let's do some clarity: is arabica better than robusta?

Nowadays we hear more and more phrases like "the best coffee is 100% arabica", "give me an arabica espresso please", or even "I drink coffee at the bar only if it has at least 70% arabica" and finally "we only make quality blends with at least 80% arabica ". But is this 100% arabica synonymous with coffee quality or not?

Recipe for Shaken Coffee

During the sunny afternoons of a Milanese spring, one of the most popular requests made to our incredible baristas of the Torrefazione is the tasty shaken coffee. A velvety and creamy drink, able to combine the strength of an espresso coffee with the freshness of ice.

From the coffee roaster directly where you want

Relive the experience of the espresso prepared in a workmanlike manner in our Torrefazione even within the home or in your office. Give yourself a break full of taste, with an exceptional coffee delivered directly where you want, always freshly roasted and freshly ground.

How long will my coffee last?

Coffee, like many other food products, is best before a given date. But what does “Best before” means? Can I drink my coffee even if it has expired? Does it hurt? How do I best preserve it?

A companion for all Milanese since 1909

At least once, every Milanese had a perfectly made espresso at the historic Torrefazione of Corso Buenos Aires. This tradition now continues at your place or office thanks to our online store, which brings coffee from the Roaster directly to you, wherever you want.

Capsule extraction. Is it identical to espresso?

The invention of the domestic capsule machine is undoubtedly brilliant. It immediately convinced us thanks to the professional result it brings to our homes. However, it is not correct to compare the capsule extraction to espresso for all the characteristics we have seen in many posts here on ABCCoffee.

How to go sugarless with coffee

We all know that it would be better to avoid sugar or at least limit its consumption. How do you get used to drink coffee without adding it? And what are the advantages?

A how to make a perfect coffee that dates back to... 1836

The “Manual of the perfect coffee lover” an original booklet from 1836 states that to obtain a perfect coffee it is necessary to use quality raw coffee and adopt a medium roasting… why has this habit been lost in present times?

The benefits of coffee - part 1

As we well know in coffee there is caffeine, which can bring countless benefits to our body. In fact, it helps digest thanks to the stimulatory effect, it has a protective function on the heart and it is energizing for the brain. It also stimulates the metabolism and therefore increases the calories burned.

The Ernani hat is now more than ever a symbol of our fight against new adversities

The hat with the feather, appearing in the Ernani logo, has a quite vast symbolic value - from a Milanese and Italian perspective - but forgotten and that is now coming back more than ever before...

Some capsules are destroying your machine, why?

It happens too often that you insert a compatible capsule into our machine and you then have to strain the lever too much, with the risk of even breaking it. What happens to the capsule after inserting it?

No more sugar: why and how?

Of course, we know, it's difficult. The coffees that are offered us every day in most bars are bitter. But you know that this is not necessary?

Medium roasted coffee, that is good even without sugar

What does "medium roasted coffee" mean? Why did Ernani choose a medium toasting level?

THE KISS OF HAYEZ AND THE ERNANI HAT

The Hayez exhibition at the Gallerie d’Italia in Milan featuring all three versions of the painting “Il Bacio” (“The Kiss”) gives the opportunity to appreciate the bond between this famous painting by the Italian Francesco Hayez and the Ernani hat...

OUR PACKAGE IS NOT ONLY INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL!

Thanks to the capsules, we are all getting used to buy coffee packed in cardboard boxes...

AT CAFFÈ ERNANI YOU WILL NOT FIND AN ORDINARY HEADROASTER

Hi Paolo, you are head roaster at Caffè Ernani, the right person to ask how Caffè Ernani wants to differentiate from other roasters by focusing on quality...

TRAMS ARE A MUST SEE IN MILAN

Trams are a typical feature of the landscape of Milan and the Milanese, who regard them as an institution, adore the city trams. A little noisy but nice, friendly, comfortable and ecological we catch them to get anywhere...

“WELCOME TO THE ERNANI WORLD!” WHAT DOES IT REALLY MEAN?

Giorgio heart and soul of the Caffè Ernani way of dealing with our baristas makes it really clear for us...

SPREAD OUT A DEEPER COFFEE CULTURE TOGETHER WITH AN EXCELLENT COFFEE

The Caffè Ernani project is ambitious. Luca reveals us some details, also on how he fell in love with coffee...

A YELLOW-FOOTED TINY MOUSE

Mickey Mouse was born in 1928 and since that time he wears large, yellow shoes, the only element that has always been constant, despite his many stylistic evolutions...

THE SWEETNESS OF CAFFÈ ERNANI COMES FROM A SMILE

We are talking about Claudia’s smile. She heads administration and she deals with a lot of things, transferring to people she works with her collaborative approach, always focused on finding a solution...

YOU’VE NOT REALLY BEEN IN MILAN IF YOU DID NOT HAVE A YELLOW MILANESE RISOTTO

It is the MilanFoodWeek and we want to celebrate Milan with the most yellow and the most typical of its recipes: the risotto alla Milanese.

DARK ROAST IS NO QUALITY AT ALL

The degree of roasted coffee is one of the most important elements in determining coffee characteristics...

FLIP COFFEE POT

Why we like it? It is a true ritual in neapolitan houses, slow. How to make your coffee using flip coffee pot...

ERNANI CAPSULES

A study as intense as Ernani coffees has led to our new compatible capsules, now available at our website, also by subscription, and, starting from the next week, at the historical roastery of Corso Buenos Aires in Milan and at bars serving Caffè Ernani.

Espresso: origin and how it is extracted in a workmanlike manner

We all know and love espresso: a coffee with an all-Italian history, which fills us with pride, envied in the rest of the world! We are real masters. That's why with this article we describe its origin and the method of preparation.