Universita del Caffe
Passion for coffee must follow its own course.
Computers and espresso machines side by side
In the illycaffe plant on via Flavia, Trieste, there is a multi-media hall with computers sitting alongside espresso machines, bar counters and samples of green coffee. The hall turns into a kitchen, a coffee bar, a cinema or an entertainment hall as required.
This is the home of the University of Coffee, founded by illycaffe to offer baristas the best opportunity for training and to further their knowledge on the culture of coffee, and on the management and promotion of coffee bars.
The flexible study plans are designed for people who wish to study as they run their coffee bar day by day.
There is a highly qualified teaching staff, made up of illycaffe specialists and university teachers.
The relationship with the teachers, colleagues and the illycaffe company itself is not limited to the duration of the course, but is extended through a solid, lively professional community and network.
The courses, which are also open to coffee lovers and enthusiasts, are dedicated to those who wish to set their coffee bar apart, to make it grow and become a social landmark for the local community, and to offer its customers not only an excellent coffee, but also a richer, more rewarding experience Special conditions are reserved for illycaffe and espressamente illy customers.
We are what we know
To improve day-by-day is a difficult challenge for all baristas.
illycaffe established the Università del Caffe of Trieste to spread the coffee culture in the most far-reaching and complete way.
It's a project based on the experience of a company which, for more than seventy years, has made art and science travel together, joining the unique traditions of espresso in Italy - where it has reached perfection - with the continuing quest for new ideas to offer to consumers innovative ways to prepare and cup coffee.
The purpose of the Università del Caffe is to pass on this excellent knowledge to the barista, making the most of his fundamental role in disseminating the culture of coffee through complete training.
The rich and complex world of coffee is presented and interpreted in all of its aspects, starting from the raw material - the plant, the cherry, the bean - until arriving to the elements of style, the right times and ways of rewarding customers with a memorable experience.
The Università del Caffe is a project which continues in time, thanks to a punctual and effective information network. Whoever attends the courses remains in contact with colleagues and instructors, supporting with enthusiasm a community of experts who have shared a common experience, and can be assured of always being updated on new events.
Thanks to that sense of belonging, illycaffe has become synonymous with surety and quality, making those entering its world feel special
Courses and study programmes
The Universita del Caffe is organized to offer different and flexible study programmes to enable attendees to specialize, according to their need, aptitudes, professional interests and the time they have at their disposal.
The offer includes traditional courses held in Trieste and itinerant courses through prestigious, renowned locations. The courses can be scheduled or customized and take one or more days, according to subject covered and attendees, ranging from the four-day course Maestro Barista dedicated to professionals, to dining events for connoisseurs.
At the end of each course, participants will be awarded a certificate. Professionals choosing to attend one course can always improve their personal path trough a study plan up to the highest level of knowledge in the field, the diploma di Artista e Manager del Caffe.
The teaching staff at the Universita del Caffe is an integral and active part of illy. The team includes excellent experts, specialized in their specific subject, ready to enthusiastically assist attendees.
The study areas:
- Coffee History, botany, processing, industrial activity, technical theory of transformation, cappuccino and other coffee preparations, the nutritional aspects, the art of tasting coffee and coffee equipment.
- Management and marketing experience Economic and financial management of a coffee bar, service and customer relations, visual merchandizing and coffee bar furnishing techniques.
The complete plan of studies consists in the diploma of Artista e Manager del Caffe, but baristas and enthusiasts can choose to attend single courses and build up their own plan in their own time.