ARCAFFÈ ROMA
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Arcaffè · 1926 heritage recipe · 100% Arabica CSC-certified blend
A classic Italian espresso blend created for Bar Roma in Livorno — sweet, elegant and full-bodied.
Arcaffè Roma is a premium 100% Arabica blend for customers who want a refined Italian coffee with history, sweetness and elegance. It has toffee, cocoa and caramel notes, a full velvety body, and a mild tobacco aftertaste. Best for espresso, brew or filter coffee when you want a classic coffee with heritage rather than a heavy modern blend.
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Why choose Arcaffè Roma
The 1926 heritage espresso blend from Bar Roma
Arcaffè Roma is one of the most meaningful coffees in the Arcaffè range. It was created in 1926 when the Meschini brothers were asked to make a special espresso blend for Bar Roma, a famous cafeteria in the centre of Livorno.
Roma remains a premium 100% Arabica blend for customers who want classic Italian coffee with sweetness, elegance and history. It is complex and sweet, with toffee, cocoa and caramel notes, a full velvety body, and a mild tobacco aftertaste.
Created in 1926
Roma carries the story of Bar Roma in Livorno, where the blend was originally created for a famous cafeteria.
100% Arabica
A premium Arabica blend for customers who want refinement, sweetness and elegance instead of heavy bitterness.
Sweet and complex
Toffee, cocoa and caramel notes give Roma a classic, layered espresso profile with more character than ordinary Arabica coffee.
CSC certified
Roma is certified by CSC, supporting traceability, quality control and consistency for regular customers.
The Roma story
A coffee created for a famous Livorno cafeteria
In 1926, the Meschini brothers were asked to create a special espresso blend for a famous cafeteria in the centre of Livorno. The café was called Bar Roma, and the blend took its name from that place.
This is why Roma should not be treated like an ordinary 100% Arabica coffee. It is a classic Arcaffè recipe with almost a century of identity behind it — mild, sweet, elegant and made for customers who appreciate traditional Italian espresso done properly.
Heritage recipe
Roma comes from one of Arcaffè’s classic recipes, created during the early espresso culture of Livorno.
Bar Roma identity
The blend was named after the cafeteria that inspired it, giving the coffee a strong Italian café story.
Classic Italian elegance
Roma is sweet and mild rather than aggressive, making it suitable for drinkers who want sophistication over intensity.
Taste profile
Toffee, cocoa, caramel and mild tobacco
Roma is a sweet and complex espresso with toffee notes, smooth cocoa and caramel aroma, full velvety body and a mild tobacco aftertaste. It is mild, but not boring; sweet, but not flat.
Toffee and caramel
Roma’s sweetness is one of its strongest traits, giving the espresso a pleasant toffee and caramel character.
Cocoa aroma
Smooth cocoa notes make Roma fragrant, elegant and approachable for customers who enjoy classic Italian coffee.
Mild tobacco aftertaste
The finish adds maturity and depth, giving Roma a classic espresso character without becoming harsh.
Blend architecture
Five origins in one refined Arabica blend
Roma combines Arabica coffees from Guatemala, Ethiopia, El Salvador, Brazil and India. Each origin supports a different role in the cup: sweetness, body, balance, aroma, complexity and a long aftertaste.
Brazil
Sweetness and body
Role: rounded espresso baseBrazil supports Roma’s sweetness and body, helping create the smooth, rounded foundation behind the cup.
Arabica origin: Brazil · Role in the cup: body, sweetness and roundness
El Salvador
Balance and structure
Role: clean espresso structureEl Salvador helps keep the blend balanced and composed, giving Roma a clean structure instead of a flat sweetness.
Arabica origin: El Salvador · Role in the cup: balance and structure
Guatemala
Depth and complexity
Role: complexity and depthGuatemala contributes to Roma’s layered character, helping the cup feel more complex than a simple sweet espresso.
Arabica origin: Guatemala · Role in the cup: complexity and structure
Ethiopia
Aromatic lift
Role: fragrance and eleganceEthiopia helps lift the aroma of the blend, supporting Roma’s fragrant and elegant cup profile.
Arabica origin: Ethiopia · Role in the cup: aroma and fragrance
India
Long aftertaste
Role: finish and tobacco noteIndia contributes to Roma’s longer finish and mild tobacco aftertaste, giving the blend its classic espresso maturity.
Arabica origin: India · Role in the cup: finish and mild tobacco aftertaste
Certification
CSC-certified blend
Role: traceability and consistencyRoma is certified by CSC, supporting quality assurance and consistency for customers buying regularly.
Certification: CSC Certified Coffee · Composition: 100% Arabica blend
Packaging advantage
CSC-certified coffee, roasted and packed for consistency
Roma is a CSC-certified Arabica blend roasted in Italy. Every bag is nitrogen-flushed and hermetically sealed to slow oxidation while unopened. This matters for customers buying 1kg bags or cartons, because unopened bags can be stocked with more confidence.
Certified coffee
CSC certification supports traceability and quality control for customers who want genuine high-quality coffee.
Roasted in Italy
Roma is roasted by Arcaffè, one of Italy’s established coffee roasters from Livorno.
Nitrogen-flushed
Modified-atmosphere packaging helps reduce unnecessary oxygen exposure while the bag remains unopened.
Carton-friendly
Useful for customers who want backup stock, office supply or better value per order.
Best use
Espresso, brew and filter coffee
Roma is suitable for espresso, brew and filter coffee. It is a good choice for customers who want a sweet, mild and complex 100% Arabica coffee with Italian heritage.
Carton deal available
A heritage coffee for regular drinkers
Roma is available in 250g, 1kg and carton options. It is suitable for home users, offices and cafés that want a premium 100% Arabica coffee with a classic story and refined taste.
FAQ
Arcaffè Roma, answered
Is Arcaffè Roma suitable for home coffee?
Yes. Roma is suitable for home users who want a sweet, mild and elegant 100% Arabica coffee for espresso, brew or filter coffee.
Is Roma suitable for office coffee?
Yes. Roma is suitable for offices that prefer a milder, sweeter and more refined coffee instead of a strong bitter blend.
What does Roma taste like?
Roma has toffee notes, smooth cocoa and caramel aroma, full velvety body and a mild tobacco aftertaste.
Is Roma a strong coffee?
Roma is not designed to be aggressive or heavily bitter. It is a mild and sweet 100% Arabica blend with a full velvety body.
Is Roma good for filter coffee?
Yes. Roma is suitable for espresso, brew and filter coffee.
Is Roma CSC certified?
Yes. Roma is a CSC-certified 100% Arabica blend.
Is there a carton deal for Roma?
Yes. Roma is available in carton options for regular users, offices, cafés and business buyers.
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