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Florence · Italy

Ditta Artigianale

Since 2013 · Francesco Sanapo, Patrick Hoffer

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Overview

Ditta Artigianale was founded in 2013 by Francesco Sanapo — a three-time Italian Barista Champion (2010, 2011, 2013) and 2019 Italian Cup Tasters Champion — together with Patrick Hoffer, the president of historic roaster Caffè Corsini. The first Via dei Neri location opened directly into Florence's espresso establishment with pour-overs, single origins, and a Strada espresso machine kept low so customers and baristas could see each other. A two-month stretch in Melbourne after Sanapo's 6th-place 2013 WBC finish shaped the cafe vision; Michele Anedotti (2019 Italian Coffee Roasting Champion) now leads roasting, and the brand has grown to multiple Florence locations plus a Milan flagship.

Known for

  • Francesco Sanapo — 3x Italian Barista Champion (2010, 2011, 2013), 2019 Italian Cup Tasters Champion, 6th at 2013 WBC Melbourne
  • First specialty coffee shop in Florence
  • Specialty line associated with heritage roaster Caffè Corsini
  • First Italian distributor of Alpha Dominche Steampunk (2015)
  • Counter built lower than standard so machine and barista stay visible

Why it matters

Italy is the most institutionally entrenched espresso culture in the world and was the toughest specialty market in Europe to crack. Ditta Artigianale was the operation that proved Italians would pay third-wave prices, drink filter coffee, and accept that the country's century-old espresso defaults aren't the only way.

Production

filter equipment
Alpha Dominche Steampunk
espresso equipment
La Marzocco Strada (Florence-based)

Café

This roaster operates a café.

Recognitions

  • Sanapo: 3x Italian Barista Champion (2010, 2011, 2013)
  • Sanapo: 2019 Italian Cup Tasters Champion
  • Sanapo: 6th place 2013 World Barista Championship Melbourne
  • Anedotti: 2019 Italian Coffee Roasting Champion

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