First-class espresso begins with a blend of the highest quality coffe beans, mainly Arabica – the source of its unique flavour and intense aroma. Piazza d’Oro espresso comes in five blends: Intenso, Estremo, Forza, Dolce and Amabile. One of our espresso specialists can help you to select the blend that best suits your situation.
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Intenso
The Italian word ‘intenso’ means ‘intense’.
Piazza d’Oro Intenso is a coffee with an intense taste. It has a strong, deep, round and well-balanced flavour, with a somewhat sweet, spicy aftertaste. The blend consists of washed Arabica and Brazilian coffees, as well as high-quality Robusta.
An ideal blend for ristrettos and espressos, and a good base for speciality drinks.

Estremo
The Italian word ‘estremo’ means ‘extreme’ or ‘supreme’.
Piazza d’Oro Estremo is blended and dark roasted the traditional Italian style. This is the kind of coffee which is very popular in Southern Europe. It is strong, powerful and aromatic, with some slight sweet notes. The blend consists mainly of washed Arabica coffees from Central America, plus a small amount of high-quality Robusta.
It is an ideal blend for ristrettos and espressos, and also a perfect base for speciality drinks like cappuccino and macchiato.

Forza
The Italian word ‘forza’ means ‘strong and powerful’.
Piazza d’Oro Forza is a strong, round coffee with some high roast characteristics. The blend consists of 100% Arabica coffee from Central America and Brazil. The coffee is roasted in accordance with Italian roasting methods.
It is a perfect blend for ristrettos and espressos, and a good base for drinks like cappuccino, macchiato or caffè latte.

Dolce
The Italian word ‘dolce’ means ‘nice and tender’.
Piazza d’Oro Dolce is a rather mild, round and well-balanced coffee. The blend consists of 100% Arabica coffee from Central America and Brazil. The coffee is roasted in the Italian style.
The best coffee blend for a café crème, and also a good base for cappuccino and caffè latte.

Amabile
The Italian word ’amabile’ means ‘soft and gentle’.
An exclusive blend, especially developed for brewing a tall café crème under pressure. It is a nicely-bodied coffee with a rich aroma and a slightly acid taste. The blend consists mainly of washed Arabica coffees from Guatemala, Costa Rica and Colombia, plus some Brazilian coffee.
A perfect blend for making a café crème.