With the inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee, get ready to perk-up your day with an Italian touch. Allow your senses to draw you into the spacious and homely café situated in the basement of South Beach Avenue, with its tasteful and modern Italian décor – Italian oak walls, wooden floorboards, brown eco-leather banquettes – you will forget you are right in the middle of a bustling city centre.
An ancient Piedmont coffee-maker and one of Italy’s most prestigious beverage manufacturer is proud to launch the world’s 100th Caffè Vergnano 1882 concept café in Singapore with an 114sqm, 42-seater chic space that exudes and represents true Italian coffee culture. The 1882 concept café springs from a desire to reinterpret coffee tradition in a contemporary way so as to offer consumers authentic Italian espresso.
Espresso, which originated in Italy in the early 20th century, is a concentrated, bittersweet coffee; the word espresso referring to the speed and single-serve nature of the coffee. The story of Passion began with Dominico Vergnano in 1882 when he started the company in the small town of Cheri, in the foothills of Turin. He soon realized that his expertise laid in the accurate selection and roasting of coffee beans.
That one shop soon became three, followed by a bold move of purchasing a coffee plantation in Kenya. The rest, they say is written in the records of coffee history. Today, the company exports to over 70 countries, owns 100 Caffè Vergnano 1882 coffee shops and remains proudly family-owned with direct descendants of Dominico involved in the daily running of this coffee empire.
The Vergnano Family : (left to right) Franco, Pietro, Carolina, Enrico, Carlo
The Vergnano family attributes the success of their business to their experience and expertise in the meticulous selection of the best coffee beans right down to the extraordinary production process. Using a time-consuming slow-roasting method (18-22 minute cycles) instead of a commercial “turbo toasting” one (5-6 minute cycles), the flavours and aromas of the bean, patiently extracted and personally inspected to produce an evenly balanced roast. Each origin is roasted separately to perfection to accentuate the full aroma and quality of each and every bean.
The 1882 Espresso blend is available only at Caffè Vergnano coffee shops around the world. Besides the mainstay 1882 espresso that is the ultimate expression of true Italian coffee, a wide range of delicious and satisfying espresso-based drinks such as Caffè Gianduja (Italian thick hot chocolate, espresso, whipped cream), Marocchino Speciale (Espresso, foamed milk, chocolate powder, chocolate cream), Delizioso (Espresso, foamed milk, nutella, whipped cream) and a Turin signature – the Bicerin, a traditional warm concoction of espresso and luxurious cocoa topped with cream are available on the menu for those who are not in too much of a hurry.
Priced between SGD3.50 to SGD6 for a regular sized cup and SGD4.50 to SGD7 for a large dose, affordable premium espresso doesn’t get any easier for anyone to try.
Workshops and Promotions at Caffe Vergnano
It All Begins with Espresso
Every 1st Sunday of the month
Fee: SGD150 / pax
Class Size: 4 pax
The journey towards a quality cup of coffee essentially begins with a shot of espresso. It is also the raw expression of the coffee bean that invigorates the soul and fuels it for the day. Through this workshop, explore and develop your knowledge on the process of pulling consistent shots of espresso to preparing a variety of beverages.
Workshop outline :
- Develop an understanding of espresso.
- Evaluate a shot of espresso.
- Hone the basics: Grind. Dose. Distribute. Tamp. Repeat.
- Find out what goes on inside an espresso machine.
- Fine-tune your recipe to brew a good shot of espresso.
- Prepare a variety of beverages with espresso.
- Learn the proper technique of maintaining your espresso machine.
The Art of Latte
Every 2nd Sunday of the month
Fee: SGD150/pax
Class size: 4pax
Pouring a cup of latte with intricate and aesthetically pleasing details of tulips, hearts and rosettas require more than just a steady hand. This is where all the magic happens when art meets science. Immerse yourself in this technical yet creative workshop by examining and developing control of texturing velvety-smooth milk whilst artfully pouring designs into your cup.
Workshop outline :
- How to prepare a canvas for your art
- Learn the art and science of milk texturing to produce velvety smooth milk
- Undergo guided practice in developing milk pouring techniques
- Unleash your inner artist and pour latte art patterns
Brew-It-Yourself
Every 3rd Sunday of the month
Fee: SGD150/pax
Class size: 4pax
As a coffee enthusiast, nothing beats the satisfaction of brewing your own cup at home. Experience the nuances and delicacy of the humble coffee fee beans by exploring the various methods of hand-brewing coffee. Through the workshop, you will master the process of knowing the various apparatus, develop techniques to fine-tune your own personal brewing recipe that works for your palette.
Workshop outline :
- Develop and understanding of what happens when hot water comes in contact with ground coffee beans
- Taste different flavour profiles by utilising different brewing methods
- Understanding how adjusting variables such as temperature and grind size can improve your brew.
- Develop your personal taste profile and brew recipe
(In collaboration with the best supplier for coffee equipment in New York).
Caffè Vergnano 1882 Singapore (South Beach)
26 Beach Road, #B1-17
South Beach Ave
Singapore 189768
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8am to 9pm
Saturday to Sunday: 9am to 6pm
