In the News
Two Mr. Espresso Coffees Named Good Food Awards Finalists
We are proud to announce that two Mr. Espresso coffees were named Good Food Awards Finalists 2022 by the Good Food Foundation. Our Organic/Fair Trade Certified Guatemala CODECH - Women’s Lot (medium-light roast) and Organic Ethiopia Shantawene Natural (light roast) are among the 25 coffee division finalists from across the country.
Mr. Espresso named Roaster of the Year Finalist
“Mr. Espresso has a mission is to keep Italy’s espresso tradition relevant within America’s evolving coffee culture, and to improve upon it through a focus on quality, sustainability, traceability and relationships.”– from Daily Coffee News, October 11, 2021 We are proud & honored to be a finalist for Roast Magazine's Macro Roaster of the [...]
Slayer Machines – now at Mr. Espresso!
Slayer key advantages: Easily removed body panels to simplify maintenance. Thoughtful craftsmanship with ergonomic features built for both — ease of operation and uncompromising, precision control. Patented technologies for espresso preparation and milk steaming. capacity. Remarkable brewing capabilities coupled with high volume capacity. Brings value to a cafe through enhanced guest experience, barista pride [...]
Sprudge: We Interview Mr. Espresso Himself, Carlo Di Ruocco
Our warm thanks to the Sprudge team for this feature on our founder, 2015 recipient of the SCAA Alfred Peet Passionate Cup. Originally published by Sprudge on April 24, 2015. Reporter: Sara Billups. More than three decades ago, Carlo Di Ruocco, an Italian expat who’d recently moved to Oakland with his wife and young kids, quit [...]
Introducing Faema’s New Milk Steaming Technology: Auto Steam Milk4™
We are always excited by Faema's new technology advancements. Their latestAuto Steam Milk4is one that is going to make a huge difference to espresso programs!The Auto Steam Milk4 is a steam wand that works like the standard Auto Steam, dispensing steam mixed with air. But this wand goes a step further by also allowing the barista to control temperature [...]
Temperatures are rising, and so is the demand for Iced Coffee!
With temperatures rising across the Bay Area, so is the demand for iced coffee drinks. With that, we thought it the perfect time to share some information on how to perfect the cold brew process. Cold Brew: Step-by-Step* *Note the following instructions are based upon using eighteen (18) quarts of water with five (5) pounds [...]
Blend Update: Our Trio of Regional Italian Espresso
Announcing our Italian Espresso Trio- blended and named to reflect 3 distinct regional preferences. Mr. Espresso's oak wood roasting method yields a distinctive advantage in achieving the classic espresso profile; inspired by their heritage, the Di Ruocco Family has skillfully mastered this time-honored technique to create a collection of three Italian espressos. These contemporary yet classically [...]
Forbes.com: Why This 35-Year-Old Coffee Company Is Stronger Than Ever
Honored to be featured on Forbes.com in this great piece by Stacy Adimando! Mr. Espresso in Oakland, Ca. Sept. 4, 2013. Photo by Nader Khouri "Not sixty seconds after Ive walked through the door, Luigi is putting a steaming espresso in my hand. As he steers a tiny spoonful of sugar toward my cup with pride, [...]
Berkeleyside – Mr. Espresso: A company with roots stays relevant
We were very pleased with how this nice piece by Kate Williams turned out - thank you for telling such a great story about our family's business! The Mr. Espresso family at the Mr. Espresso facility in Oakland, Ca. Sept. 4, 2013. Photo by Nader Khouri "You may not know it, but its the coffee you [...]