When one thinks of Tuscany, wine, olive oil, art, and timeless architecture immediately come to mind. Coffee, on the other hand, is rarely associated with this region. And yet, although coffee is not grown in Tuscany, it has found here one of its most authentic and refined expressions.
Tuscany does not produce coffee beans, but for decades it has transformed them. Thanks to historic and renowned roasteries, coffee imported from Africa, Latin America, and Asia becomes a true Made in Tuscany excellence — the result of artisanal savoir-faire, a relentless pursuit of quality, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Historic coffee roasteries of tuscany
Among the most representative names is Caffè Corsini, founded in Arezzo in 1950. With a strong international vocation, Corsini has successfully combined tradition and innovation, carefully selecting the finest origins and promoting sustainable practices throughout the entire supply chain.
In Lucca, we find Caffè Vettori, a historic family-run business that has been roasting coffee for generations using artisanal methods, respecting slow roasting times and enhancing the unique characteristics of each blend. A coffee that tells the story of its territory through taste.
Florence is home to Mokaflor, founded in 1950 and now a point of reference not only for the quality of its blends, but also for coffee education and culture. Mokaflor embodies the Florentine soul of coffee: rigorous, elegant, and deeply rooted in tradition.
A daily ritual, a shared culture
In Tuscany, as in the rest of Italy, coffee is much more than a beverage. It is a daily ritual, a moment of pause, encounter, and conversation. At the bar counter, in just a few seconds, a gesture is performed that encapsulates history, technique, and passion.
Tuscan roasteries have preserved this cultural value, transforming coffee into an identity-driven product — one that tells a story of skilled hands, mindful slowness, and profound respect for the raw material.
A historical curiosity: the link with brazil
There is a historical detail that makes the relationship between Italy and coffee even more fascinating. Between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, around 1.5 million Italians emigrated to Brazil to work on large coffee plantations, which required extensive labor following the abolition of slavery. These emigrants contributed significantly to the country’s agricultural development and economy, leaving a lasting legacy: today, over 30 million people of Italian descent live in Brazil, forming one of the largest Italian communities abroad.
In this curious twist of history, Italians helped cultivate coffee overseas while perfecting roasting techniques and coffee culture back home. An invisible yet profound connection that links the Tuscan hills to Brazilian plantations — and that still lives on in every cup of coffee enjoyed in Italy.
The Coffee Experience at Antica Torre Tornabuoni
For guests of Antica Torre Tornabuoni, enjoying a coffee is more than a simple break — it is a moment of contemplation and pleasure. Imagine sipping a perfectly prepared, made-in-Italy coffee while Florence unfolds beneath your eyes: domes, towers, and rooftops coming to life in the morning light. Each sip becomes a unique sensory experience, combining aroma, flavor, and the most breathtaking view of the city. A daily ritual transformed into an unforgettable moment, where elegance, history, and unparalleled comfort meet.