Arcaffè Roma is one of those espresso blends that embodies both history and character. This is a coffee with roots stretching all the way back to 1920s Italian café culture – a time when espresso became more than just a drink and began to be an integral part of everyday life, conversations and those little moments of pleasure. Roma is a 100% Arabica blend from Arcaffè, created for those who want an espresso with a smooth body, elegant sweetness and a well-balanced flavour profile.
In the cup, Arcaffè Roma offers a harmonious combination of chocolate, almond, floral notes and a pleasant sweetness that may bring to mind caramel and toffee. It is a coffee that feels classically Italian, yet without being heavy, bitter or over-roasted. Instead, Roma is round, smooth and inviting – a coffee that is just as suitable for the first espresso of the morning as it is for a quiet cappuccino after a meal.
Arcaffè Roma has an unusually long history. The blend was created as early as 1926 and has since become one of Arcaffè’s most classic coffees. The name Roma comes from Bar Roma, a café in Livorno where the blend was originally developed. This gives the coffee a fine historical foundation: this is not a modern trend product, but an espresso rooted in tradition, continuity and the Italian café experience.
Despite its long history, Roma still feels very contemporary. The mild, sweet and elegant Arabica profile makes the coffee easy to appreciate, even for those who do not want an overly dark or strongly bitter espresso. It offers the body and crema of Italian espresso, but the expression is more refined, smooth and nuanced.
Arcaffè Roma is a coffee where balance takes centre stage. The flavour is rounded and well-composed, with distinct notes of chocolate and almond. The chocolatey character gives the coffee warmth and depth, whilst the almond notes contribute a soft, nutty elegance. In the background there is a light floral note that makes the cup more lively and aromatic.
The aftertaste is pleasant and smooth, with a sweetness reminiscent of caramel or toffee. This makes Roma a coffee that feels very harmonious – full-bodied enough to deliver a true espresso experience, yet so smooth and elegant that it never becomes harsh or overpowering.
This is a coffee for those who appreciate espresso with depth, but also with finesse. Roma doesn’t shout the loudest in the cup, but it leaves a lasting impression through its smooth body, aromatic balance and classic Italian charm.
Arcaffè Roma consists of 100% Arabica, which gives the coffee a cleaner, smoother and more aromatic character than many espresso blends containing Robusta. The Arabica contributes sweetness, elegance and a more nuanced flavour profile. The result is an espresso with a smooth body, fine aroma and a pleasant aftertaste.
For those who sometimes find traditional Italian espresso too strong or bitter, Roma is a very interesting alternative. Here you still get crema, body and that classic espresso feel, but in a more balanced and elegant form.
Arcaffè Roma is, above all, a coffee for espresso. As a pure espresso, it produces a smooth, sweet and well-balanced cup with a distinct aroma and pleasant body. The chocolatey and almondy profile gives the coffee a warm and rounded feel, whilst the floral notes contribute a lovely lightness.
In cappuccino and caffè latte, the coffee’s gentle sweetness comes through in a particularly pleasant way. The milk enhances the chocolatey and caramel notes, making the cup smooth, rounded and almost dessert-like. Roma is therefore an excellent choice for those who like to alternate between espresso and milk-based coffee drinks.
The coffee works well in espresso machines and fully automatic coffee machines, but can also be used in moka pots or other brewing methods where you want a full-bodied, rounded and aromatic coffee.
Arcaffè Roma is not the coffee for those seeking the very darkest and most robust espresso. Instead, it is the coffee for those who appreciate elegance, balance and sweetness. It has a classic Italian soul, but its expression is more sophisticated than aggressive.
Where some espresso blends build their personality on strength and bitterness, Roma builds its character on harmony. The chocolatey body, almond notes, light floral notes and caramel sweetness interact in a way that makes the coffee both easy to drink and interesting.
Arcaffè Roma whole coffee beans 1000g is a historic and elegant espresso blend from Arcaffè, created as far back as 1926. It consists of 100% Arabica and offers a smooth, sweet and balanced flavour profile with notes of chocolate, almond, caramel and floral nuances.
This is a coffee for those who want an Italian espresso with class and tradition, but without the cup becoming too dark, harsh or bitter. As an espresso, Roma is round, aromatic and harmonious. With milk, it becomes smooth, chocolatey and very inviting.
In short, Arcaffè Roma is a coffee for those seeking a classic Italian espresso with a smooth body, elegant sweetness and a flavour profile that stands up to many cups – day after day.
