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Mr. Espresso Helps No Kid Hungry thru Taste of the Holidays
This year would have marked our 7th Taste of the Nation, the culinary event that brings people together to support No Kid Hungry's work to end childhood hunger in America. Of course, 2020 means no Taste of the Nation event. Meanwhile, the need only grows greater. School closures have kept children at home, missing [...]
Mr. Espresso Selected as Good Food Awards Finalist 2021
Order now! Mr. Espresso is proud to announce, our Organic Ethiopia Shantawene Natural has been named a finalist for the Good Food Awards 2021 What an honor! The Good Food Awards, beginning its eleventh year, celebrates delicious, well-crafted foods that are produced with the highest values of social and environmental responsibility. They are [...]
Now You Can Steep Your Mr. Espresso Coffee Much Like Tea – Originally Published in OutsideOnline.com
Based in Oakland, California, roasts its coffee over an oakwood fire. Youd think the result would be a smoky cupits not. According to the company, heat from a wood fire has a higher moisture content. That translates to beans that roast slower and a final product with low acidity but plenty of deep baritone notes. Mr. Espresso [...]
ABC7 News Learn From Home | How to Make Cafe Quality Cold Brew in Your Own Kitchen
Need a caffeine boost? You can make a tasty coffee beverage with ingredients you already have in your kitchen!ABC7 San Francisco put the camera on Mr. Espresso VP Luigi Di Ruocco for their Learn From Home series. In this episode, Luigi shares his favorite recipes and tips that are sure to take your cold brew to [...]
Mr. Espresso Featured as KRON4 Hero
What an honor to be spotlighted in the KRON4 Heroes Series at a time when there are so many selfless heroes on the frontlines. Our deep thanks to KRON4 for highlighting our efforts. We hope to grow our In Our Hearts Fund so that we can continue to help the most vulnerable in our community. Since the start of the pandemic last March, [...]
Mr. Espresso Honored for 40 Years of Business
Mr. Espresso, alongside ItalFoods and Sienna Imports, was honored for 40 years of business in Oakland, California. ItalFoods, Siena Imports and Mr. Espresso each began in 1978, founded by Italian immigrants to Northern California. Respective founders Walter Guerra, Romano Chietti and our President Carlo Di Ruocco, each had a common goal. They wanted to enhance and [...]
Ethiopia Worka Named Good Food Award Winner
*This article is originally from 2017. The is the only national initiative that celebrates authentic and responsibly produced food products. Products are judged for being exceptional in taste, but also produced with a commitment to sustainability and the social good. Representing 14 categories and 38 states, all winners rose to the top in a blind tasting of [...]
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 [...]