SELECTION AND PRICING
Each coffee we buy and sell has passed through Rubens’ meticulous cupping protocol which includes a strict blind tasting and blind selection. We just buy what we think is the best at any specific moment of the year without being influenced by flamboyant labels, strange or fancy coffee varieties or farmer’s name. Each coffee lot we buy is fully traceable, coming from only fresh, in-season crops, and is selected first and foremost for its real quality.While the main parameter in setting the price of the lots is the taste in the cup, reflected in the quality score, we also take into account how easy - or, rather, how difficult - it is to get our hands on a particular lot. This parameter is reflected in the rarity score: if the lot is a micro- or nanolot, with only few bags available worldwide, if it comes from high elevations where the yields are naturally quite low, the rarity score will be high. But “a great lot” does not equal “a nanolot”: sometimes really high-quality and tasty coffee is available in bigger quantities, and since our selection is guided by the taste, we are keen to bring these coffees to you too! In this case the rarity score (and, consequently, the price) will be lower. Thus, do not be surprised if between two coffees the one with the higher quality score costs less: most likely, it is because the rarity score is lower, while the lot with higher price is less accessible - and more rare.
ROASTING
All our coffees are tested with many different roast profiles before a perfectly fitting profile is chosen. Each roast profile is carefully crafted by Rubens, World Coffee Roasting Champion and 4 times-in-a-row Italian Coffee Roasting Champion. We believe this to be an important guarantee of consistent quality. Rubens is quite a perfectionist about the roast profile, optimal for highlighting terroir flavours of each coffee lot.Every coffee lot has its own history and specific growing conditions therefore reacts to each roast profile we apply in a very unique way; there are no fixed rules, and that is why we do extensive cupping sessions before deciding the optimal roasting solution. We strongly believe that there is only one ideal roast profile for each single lot to express its terroir, therefore our roasting style is only influenced by the coffee itself rather than the final brewing method.Yes, we have just one roast both for espresso and filter!We roast on a fully customised roasting machine to have perfect control over crucial parameters like heat transfer (we chose the drum metal material) and to manage the airflow seamlessly.Moreover, we utilize an Optical Sorter to remove beans with colours outside the specified range. This attention to detail guarantees that our coffees are bright, clear, and free from any undesirable flavours.To further ensure freshness, our beans are roasted three times a week and promptly packaged and shipped on the same day.
WE CARE
We always have environment at heart.We are deeply committed to protecting our planet by integrating sustainable practices into our daily operations. From sourcing eco-friendly materials to ensuring our packaging is recyclable, every decision we make is guided by our dedication to sustainability.Our goal is to minimize our environmental footprint while delivering the highest quality products to our customers. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world around us.
PINK IS THE NEW GREEN
Faced with environmental challenges that the planet is currently experiencing, we are committed to embracing best practices to support the coffee industry on the path to operating in harmony with nature. Mindful of the devastation that plastic pollution wrecks on marine and terrestrial ecosystems, on life on the Earth, we are committed to do what we can to minimise and eliminate use of plastic.We have developed a new bag that extends the freshness of coffee by using innovative materials and maintaining our strong commitment to the environment. The new internal protective film is completely compostable.This bag is made of certified compostable biomaterial - NatureFlex® produced from FSC™ (Forest Stewardship Council) certified cellulose by Futamura. The material offers exceptional protection against oxygen and moisture, significantly enhancing the shelf life of the coffee.If you notice air inside the bag, don’t worry: the presence of carbon dioxide is a positive sign, indicating an optimal environment for the coffee and preventing oxidation.The recommended way to dispose of the packaging is through industrial composting, as this process is required for the materials to decompose correctly.
CLEAN ENERGY
At Gardelli Specialty Coffees, one of the strongest value we believe in, is the sensitivity towards pollution and daily actions to reduce our environmental footprint on this Earth.That is why Rubens as soon as he could, decided to invest in installing on GSC roastery's roof some photovoltaic panels to produce clean electric energy from the sun.