Lucaffé

Lucaffè, the Godfather of Italian coffee roasting

"I will offer you a coffee pleasure that you will not be able to refuse."

These are the words of the cinematographic masterpiece The Godfather, a bit remodeled for the occasion, to summarize the decisive and direct aroma that reaches the palate thanks to Lucaffé, an Italian roaster based in the province of Brescia, which already from the packaging of its products manages to convey a focused and accurate company philosophy. Family spirit and attention, accuracy and attention to detail, without neglecting the care and kindness reserved for the most important primary asset for Italian cuisine, the coffee bean. All of this is crowned by an almost maniacal attention to presentation, which sees as its protagonists different types of packaging, colorful and flamboyant, which attract attention and evoke sympathy and quality now publicly recognized even beyond the borders of Italy.

Caffè Espresso DER PATE - Il Padrino, Espresso Mamma Lucia, Espresso Piccolo and Dolce. Three different types of products, all present and freely purchasable on our online store, which in unison shout loudly the spirit of anyone who wants to approach roasting and therefore, strictly speaking, also of the Lucaffé company: care for the production and the product. The finely crafted illustrations on the various packages, whether they present a couple or just two children in a tender kiss, draw attention to the importance Lucaffé places on the presentation of its blends.

Lucaffé is a company whose history is still quite young, but it already has the numbers and plans of a large one. In fact, the company was founded only in 1996 on the shores of Lake Garda by Gian Luca Venturelli, an entrepreneur who is still at the helm of the roasting company and coordinates all the phases, from roasting and grinding to packaging and shipping to customers. Today Lucaffé also relies on the expertise and support of La Piccola, a company that produces and distributes the exclusive paper pod espresso coffee machines that bear its name. Thanks to the combination of all these elements, Lucaffé has established itself on the international market to the point of reaching great numbers, always preserving the quality of the Italian artisanal roastery.

A gentle production that caresses coffee

What certainly makes a company, especially a roasting company, better than others and able to beat the competition in terms of quality and prestige is the attention it pays to details, an integral part of the production and professional development. Lucaffé has undoubtedly distinguished itself right from the start, thanks to its spirit of continuous innovation, in full respect of the centuries-old tradition of treating raw materials, for the care it takes with coffee during all the processes that follow its development, from genesis to final delivery.

Looking into Lucaffé's history and philosophy on the company's official website, one can see that Gian Luca Venturelli himself is in charge of coffee selection and quality control, often traveling to coffee plantations and producers to test their work. Quality, in order to be maintained, needs time, whereas it takes very little to be lost. That is why even the transportation, whether it is the traditional blends or the richer and more valuable Jamaica Blue Mountain quality, travels inside small wooden barrels, capable of preserving the aroma longer and better.

Blending and roasting are then the result of careful research by the roaster, aimed at offering types of coffee that can satisfy even the most demanding palates. And so, the processed blend reaches the cup preserving the maximum aroma and the best fragrance possible in every part of the world. "We care a lot about our coffee. Those who know us realize this every day" can be read as soon as one opens Lucaffé's official website under the heading "our coffee". Even a layman, however, would realize how Lucaffé can be recognized as a company that makes quality one of its sales cornerstones. Not only with regard to coffee in the strict sense, i.e. selection of raw materials, production, and transport but also in a broader sense, whether it is packaging and gadgets available. 

Not only grains, give space to the pods

Individually packaged in aroma-saving sachets, the pods are the bearers of a light and creamy or strong and decisive taste, depending on the quality and roasting of the raw material in question.

Let yourself be guided by the flavor of Mr. Exclusive pods, for an espresso according to the best Italian tradition, with an extremely sweet taste, full-bodied and with an excellent cream. Or let yourself be captivated by the flavor of Decaffeinated, for a delicate espresso, but at the same time creamy and aromatic. Whether in pods or beans, in fact, the flavor of Lucaffé remains intact, preserving the freshness of the raw material as if it had just been processed even several months after packaging.

Not only care for the aroma, but also for the surrounding environment. This is why in 2020 Lucaffé decided to invest in the eco-friendly and sustainable market to safeguard the health of the planet. Compostable, disposable in wet waste, capable of retaining impurities and residues: these are the characteristics of the wafer "Made in Venturelli". When you buy Lucaffé pods, therefore, you can be sure that you will have lent a hand to the environment, which has never been in difficulty as much as it is today due to the excessive production by man, who all too often pays little attention to what surrounds him and is therefore capable of damaging it even without realizing it.

A cup for every taste

It is known, even the eye wants its part. In every field and in every sector the presentation, the first visual impact are fundamental for the success of the action. Especially in the economic field. It doesn't matter if the product is of low or high quality, if the consumer is not attracted at first glance, there is a risk that he or she will not become attached to the material and the sale will be lost.


"Even good stories deserve an embellishment," says British actor Ian McKellen as the wizard Gandalf in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit. And so it is in commerce, too. This is why Lucaffé has been committed since its inception to the creation of packaging that best presents its blends. Cups and mugs, glasses, napkins and napkin rings, trays, sugar sachets. There are so many possibilities with which to enhance the product. On our online store, therefore, you can find and buy Lucaffé objects that range across the various categories, with particular attention to the delicate but fascinating world of cups.

What in fact distinguishes the production of Lucaffé is the fact that, next to each quality of coffee produced, there is a special cup of reference. From the more general ones available in various colors ranging from red to black, passing through yellow and orange, up to the detailed ones for Mr. Exclusive quality coffee, available in black & white only, and Blucaffè with decorations in the suggestive color of the sea. Each quality has its own presentation vector for the consumer, so that it can be enjoyed to its full potential, whether at the table with friends or at the bar before going to work or university.

Because as said, the pleasure of coffee, is "an offer that cannot be refused". 

Lucaffé - The espresso with heart

Competence, innovation and above all passion are the qualities that make Lucaffe a first-class coffee producer. In the mid-90s, the company was founded in Padenghe on Lake Garda by Luca Venturelli, a young entrepreneur from Berscia. Because of his unique sixth sense for coffee, Mr. Venturelli managed to grow Lucaffe rapidly and make it a competitive and well-known roaster.

Lucaffe - the right balance between aroma and taste

Espresso prepared with the Lucaffe blend has a delicate and sweet taste and a distinctive chocolatey aroma - with a smell like freshly baked bread. To achieve this blend, only the best and most valuable substances of the coffee are selected. Whenever new raw materials arrive, the blend is recomposed and carefully controlled. This method is the most expensive and complex, but it guarantees a constant and excellent quality.

The roasting is very slow to avoid strong temperature changes. The oils and fats do not reach high temperatures, so only the best substances unfold and the coffee becomes easier to digest and healthier. The espresso produced with the Lucaffe blend has a delicate and sweet taste and an unmistakable aroma.

Luca Venturelli

In the new and modern factory in Carpenedolo (Brescia), Luca Venturelli has specialized in the production of coffee pods, which have an increasingly important position in the market. The pods are single-cup portions containing just the right amount of roasted and ground coffee for an espresso - packaged in thin natural paper. Pads are ideal for bars, restaurants and for home use - they allow quick and clean coffee preparation.

All coffees are personally tested and selected by Luca Venturelli. Thus, top quality, the right coffee blend and the optimal packaging are guaranteed.