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Gourmet coffee is more than a beverage, it’s a full sensory experience born from carefully selected beans, artisanal roasting, and centuries of tradition.

 

In this article, you’ll learn how to recognize a high-quality coffee and how to choose the perfect blend for your taste.

 

Be inspired by the unmistakable flavor of Florian’s gourmet blends and explore our exclusive selection.

What is Gourmet Coffee and what makes it special

 

Calling a coffee “gourmet” means recognizing its quality from the very start.

 

Several factors contribute to making a coffee truly exceptional, including:

 

• Selected origin: beans come from single estates or micro-territories known for their outstanding harvests.
Hand picking: only perfectly ripe cherries are selected, ensuring consistency and rich aromatic profiles.
Careful processing: methods are used to preserve and enhance the beans’ natural characteristics.
Slow, artisanal roasting: done in small batches to bring out every subtle flavor without overpowering the original aromas.
Traceability and transparency: every step, from plant to cup, is monitored to guarantee quality and sustainability.

 

The result is a cup that’s rich, smooth, and full of layered complexity, crafted to impress even the most refined coffee lovers.

The key qualities of truly excellent coffee

 

You can often spot a high-quality coffee at first glance: the beans are uniform in size, free of defects, and have a healthy shine.

 

As you bring them closer, the aroma comes alive with notes of dried fruit, cocoa, flowers, or citrus, depending on the variety and roast.

 

Florian blend “Venezia 1720” ground coffee

The Florian 100% Arabica coffee blend "Venezia 1720"

Once brewed, a gourmet coffee reveals itself through a golden, velvety crema and a flavor that lingers.

 

What stands out is the perfect balance between acidity, sweetness, and body. Each sip tells a story: of distant lands, skilled hands, and a deep love for craftsmanship.

How to taste gourmet coffee like a connoisseur

 

Tasting a fine coffee is a ritual that engages all the senses, much like wine tasting in the world of sommeliers.

 

It begins with the eyes: the color, the texture of the crema, the sheen, and overall appearance all offer clues to the coffee’s quality.

 

Next comes the aroma, a key part of the experience. Inhaling the scent reveals the coffee’s aromatic profile and begins to paint a picture of what’s to come.

 

High quality coffee beans

Freshly roasted, premium-quality coffee beans

Then comes the tasting itself and this is the moment where flavor takes center stage. Sip slowly, letting the coffee roll across your palate, just as you would with a fine wine.
Here’s where the real discovery happens: notice the nuances in flavor, the balance between acidity, sweetness, and bitterness, and pay attention to the lingering finish.

 

A true gourmet coffee is never harsh. Instead, it offers a smooth, harmonious experience that stays with you.

 

For those curious to dive deeper into tasting techniques, the Specialty Coffee Association website is full of valuable insights!

 

Florian’s gourmet blends: elegance in every cup

 

Since 1720, Caffè Florian has been a symbol of tradition and sophistication.

 

Our branded blend “Venezia 1720” is crafted from carefully selected 100% Arabica beans sourced from Central America and Colombia, chosen to celebrate the elegance of true Italian espresso. Its bold intensity gives it a strong, distinctive character, while the balanced body and lively acidity reveal fruity, aromatic notes with every sip.

 

Perfect for those who appreciate a refined espresso with depth and complexity, this blend is available in various formats, both online and at our corner shop in St. Mark’s Square, Venice: ground coffee, coffee beans — each also offered in elegant metal tins—and individually sealed pods to preserve the full freshness of the aroma.

Florian blend “Venezia 1720” ground coffee in tin Florian blend “Venezia 1720” coffee beans

And for those who wish to enjoy the full Florian experience in person, our menu of specialty coffees offers true indulgence: from the Caffè del Doge, made with coffee, chocolate cream, milk foam, and hazelnuts, to the rich and regal Caffè Imperatore. Don’t miss the celebratory Caffè Anniversario, a decadent combination of chocolate, Florian’s zabaglione liqueur, whipped cream, and amaretto crumble, or the unique Caffè alla Venexiana.

Caffè Anniversario Florian

Caffè Anniversario composed by coffee, chocolate, Florian zabaione liqueur, whipped cream and crushed amaretto biscuits

Bring the elegance of Venice into your home with our gourmet coffee collection, and complete the ritual with our iconic accessories belonging to Home Collection, designed to elevate every moment.

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"Sala Orientale" ambiance perfume
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"Impero" coffee cup and saucer
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Mug "Anniversario"
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