Twelve years ago Manfredi joined forces with Piazza d’Oro to build a modern Australian coffee brand in the Italian tradition.In collaboration with Master Roaster Wayne Archer and after 2 years of exhaustive research and tastings of single origin beans, the blend was achieved and launched in 2000. Espresso di Manfredi by Piazza D'Oro  combines high quality Arabicas from South America and a touch of fine Robustas from Asia. The Arabica selected provides a combination of elegant acidity and chocolate sweetness with the Robusta adding to the body, underlying strength and complexity of character. The result is a well-balanced coffee, quintessentially suited to the discerning Australia palate- a fine, complex coffee with full body, balanced fruit and acid tones and a long, linerging chocolaty finish.

With the ongoing dynamic and creative business partnership between Douwe Egberts Coffee Systems Australia  and Manfredi Enterprises , Espresso di Manfredi is  a well-established coffee brand throughout Australia and New Zealand. With Piazza d’Oro’s reach into South East Asia, Espresso di Manfredi is also served in outlets in Hong Kong, China, Signapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Celebrating 10 years of Espresso di Manfredi in 2010, long-time collaborator Vince Frost and his team at Frost* Design were commissioned to produce a new range of graphic artwork to accompany a special Ceramica di Manfredi Artist Anniversary Collection and a range of new café products. The new design art uses a bold, typographic treatment, reminiscent of the text-based works of Rosalie Gascoigne, and reflects Manfredi‘s commitment to the Italian tradition of modern and innovative design. 

“Espresso di Manfredi by Piazza d’Oro is a blend of distinct personality”

 “When people order a coffee, they are partaking of a certain culture, not just drinking a hot liquid. Everything involved in the experience of drinking our coffee says something about the Manfredi culture- from the location and stye of the café to the packaging and custom-designed Ceramica. Our intention is that when people order Espresso di Manfredi, they will always be served a great coffee and that they will drink in some of our culture as well.” – Stefano Manfredi

“There are many elements that go into making the best possible cup of coffee. The quality of the beans is paramount, however, the physical environment of the café, as well as the quality of the barista are just as influential. We only serve Espresso di Manfredi in Outlets that fit within our quality guidelines” – Wayne Archer

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