Specialty Coffee Roaster
Especially Coffee Roaster
In Brief
Especially Coffee Roaster brings specialty coffee to Alba through a combination of in-house roasting, a welcoming café and hands-on coffee education.
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About Especially Coffee Roaster
Especially Coffee Roaster brings specialty coffee to Alba through a combination of in-house roasting, a welcoming café and hands-on coffee education. Founded by Luca Paolucci, the project connects the Langhe with coffee-growing regions around the world, with a focus on producer relationships, traceability and carefully selected coffees.
The Alba café serves espresso and filter coffee alongside breakfast and lunch, while the wider project includes workshops for enthusiasts and professionals. For coffee travellers exploring Piedmont, Especially is an interesting stop for seeing how a modern Italian roastery can connect sourcing, roasting, brewing and education in one place.
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Coffee Sourcing & Philosophy
Especially selects specialty coffees from around the world, working directly with producers whenever possible and choosing importers aligned with quality and responsible sourcing. The roastery emphasizes traceability, producer relationships and understanding the coffee from origin through roasting and brewing.
Sustainability Highlights
Direct producer relationships where possible; responsible sourcing through aligned importers; the brand has also described reduced plastic use, clean energy and compostable packaging.
Awards & Recognition
Falstaff Bar Guide Italia 2027: Coffee Roaster of the Year. Falstaff awarded Especially Coffee Roaster a score of 97/100.
Frequently Asked Questions
Especially Coffee Roaster brings specialty coffee to Alba through a combination of in-house roasting, a welcoming café and hands-on coffee education. Founded by Luca Paolucci, the project connects the Langhe with coffee-growing regions around the world, with a focus on producer relationships, traceability and carefully selected coffees.
Especially Coffee Roaster is located at Via San Teobaldo 2 CN in Alba, Italy. It is part of the specialty coffee community in Alba, curated and verified by Coffee Insurrection.
Especially Coffee Roaster is currently open on the following schedule: Monday: 07:00 – 15:00; Tuesday: 07:00 – 16:00; Wednesday: 07:00 – 16:00; Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00; Friday: 07:00 – 16:00; Saturday: 07:00 – 15:00. Hours may vary on public holidays — please verify via the official website or contact the shop directly for the most up-to-date information.
Especially Coffee Roaster sources its green coffee from: Brazil, Burundi, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, Uganda, Venezuela. This selection reflects a commitment to traceability and quality throughout the supply chain.
Especially Coffee Roaster is a specialty coffee roastery and café in Alba, Italy. Especially Coffee Roaster, specialising in Espresso, Filter Coffee, Cold Brew/drip, is curated and verified by the Coffee Insurrection editorial team. Part of the specialty coffee community in Alba.
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