


Caffè Vergnano expert Damian Burgess explains the intricacies of coffee culture in Italy. As he discusses the development of espresso through the ages, he will compare Italy’s coffee-brewing methods to different cultures across the world. From the French press to the Vietnamese siphon phin filter, Damian will demonstrate how to brew 6 different cups of coffee using 6 different methods. Guests will enjoy samples of each type of coffee, which will be paired with special treats prepared by the Chef of La Scuola. Class will be complete with menus, recommended recipes, and coffee spec sheets to take home.
Brewing Devices
Dallah (Arabic coffee)
Cezve (Turkish coffee)
French press
Siphon Phin filter (Vietnamese coffee)
Stove Top Moka (Italian coffee)
Capsule (U.S., Italy and beyond!)
Join us at Caffè Vergnano for an exclusive Eatalian breakfast before the caffè opens to the public. Damian Burgess, coffee connoisseur and brand ambassador, will reveal how to make the perfect espresso before preparing each guest an espresso or espresso macchiato (with a dollop of foamed milk) to order.
As guests enjoy quality espresso, Damian will introduce the history of Italian coffee with the rich blends served at Caffè Vergnano, the oldest coffee company in Italy. Breakfast will include an array of freshly-baked croissants, fruit juices, and of course, coffee.
Guests are invited to check in at the Caffè Vergnano Bar located just inside the 5th Avenue entrance of Eataly!
A fun and interesting course to discover the barista's world and learn how to distinguish a good espresso from a bad one.
The “treat”: the participants will make their own espresso and cappuccino.
Who it's aimed at: curious coffee-lovers, who like putting themselves to the test.
Material: espresso machine and coffee grinder.
Eataly's chefs, in collaboration with Caffè Vergnano's trainers, will choose the best food-coffee combinations. For sweet and savoury dishes with intense and new flavours. (The sampling will be led by the Caffè Vergnano trainer and the chef who will explain the combination).
The “treat”: the original recipes will be given out at the end of the sampling.
Who it's aimed at: food&coffee lovers, experimenters.
Material: to be decided with the chef.
For more information write to accademia@caffevergnano.com
A place to bring true artisan roasting to the public, somewhere you can taste a blend, but also purchase coffee to take home.
Eataly holds Vergnano Academy courses to reveal the secrets from the world of coffee with all coffee-lovers who would like to further expand their knowledge on this fascinating product.