Friuli Venezia Giulia, a coffee-loving region waiting to be discovered

Friuli Venezia Giulia, and Trieste in particular, have been at the heart of European coffee culture for centuries. As the Mediterranean's first free port for coffee trading, Trieste has fostered the emergence of a unique tradition, made up of historic roasters, artisan skills and meeting places that have marked the cultural and literary life of the city. Here, coffee has never been just a drink but a daily ritual, a shared language, a symbol of identity. From historic cafés frequented by intellectuals such as Joyce, Svevo and Saba, to modern roasters experimenting with new roasting and extraction methods, the region preserves a living and constantly evolving heritage. This map has been created to guide you on a journey to discover coffee roasters in Friuli Venezia Giulia that open their doors to the public, offering tours, stories, aromas and tastings. This is an invitation to learn about the coffee supply chain, meet the people who work with it every day and savour, cup after cup, a story that continues to be written.