Buscaglione Espresso

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Buscaglione Espresso is a coffee brand with roots in Rome and a current Dutch base in Breukelen. In Nederland, the brand falls under EDI Drinks B.V. Available information points to a combination of Italian branding, hospitality distribution, and sales via a Dutch webshop. This profile places Buscaglione within the broader market for espresso, hospitality coffee, and office coffee concepts.

History and Ownership

The history of Buscaglione begins in 1899. Giovanni Buscaglione opened a coffee roastery and coffee house near the Vatican in Rome. For that business, he imported coffee beans from multiple countries, laying the foundation for a brand that later became primarily associated with Italian espresso.

After Giovanni Buscaglione, the company passed into the hands of the Palombini family. Stefano Palombini plays a visible role in its later development. As the grandson of Giovanni Palombini, he is cited as the figure behind the label’s further direction. In 2006, a new roastery for Buscaglione was built outside of Rome.

Roasting and production

Buscaglione employs a method where single-origin coffees are first roasted separately. These coffees are then blended according to Italian recipes. This approach focuses on the final result in the cup, or as they say in Italian, “la resa in tazza”.

Production is linked to a roastery in Pomezia, near Rome. It is noted that this location utilizes solar energy via roof panels, supplemented by green energy. Not all technical data is public; there are no public details regarding the type of roasting machine, batch size, roast software used, or annual roasting volume.

Selection and Blends

The assortment consists of several product lines. The Dutch webshop features categories such as coffee beans, pods and capsules, ESE servings, tea, and cleaning supplies. Among the 500g beans, Decaffeinato Espressomaling, Decaffeinato Koffiebonen, 100% Robusta India, Arabica, Classico, Cinque, Sette, and Koffiesalon are listed.

For the hospitality sector, the blends Bar, Euro Bar, Special Oro, and Barista Pro are documented. Additionally, there are capsule and pod products, including Decaffeinato, Classico, and Arabica in Profbox nescaps of 100 pieces. ESE formats are also available, such as Arabica pads, Classico pads, and Long pads of 150 pieces.

The Koffiesalon Blend is listed as item B143-1/KS. This product is described as 500 grams of coffee beans, with an Arabica and Robusta composition and a medium roast. As such, it forms a specifically named blend within the broader bean offering.

Coffee Origin and Supply Chain

For some blends, the origin of the coffee is partially disclosed. The Bar blend contains Arabica from Colombia, Brazil, Central America, and Ethiopia, combined with African Robusta. The Euro Bar blend features Arabica from Colombia, Costa Rica, and Kenya, along with Robusta from India.

The Arabica Profbox nescaps is described as a 100% Arabica composition. This includes beans from Brazil and Costa Rica, supplemented by Arabica from Guatemala and Ethiopian Sidamo. Regarding the supply chain, Neumann is mentioned as a partner focusing on quality and sustainability. Specific collaborations at the farm or cooperative level are not publicly documented.

Sustainability and CO2 Data

Some concrete data regarding sustainability is available. Special Oro is described as 100% Fairtrade certified, while Barista Pro is listed as 100% Rainforest certified. In October 2025, Buscaglione commissioned a Life Cycle Assessment for the BAR Blend.

That analysis reports 9.30 kg of CO2 equivalent per kilogram of BAR Blend. For a pack of 6 x 1 kilogram, this amounts to 55.77 kg of CO2 equivalent. The impact is primarily driven by raw materials, accounting for 62%. Production accounts for 38%, while distribution remains under 1%.

Furthermore, several measures have been outlined. Buscaglione mentions a planned transition to packaging with plastic code 5 (PP) to improve recyclability. It is also noted that transport to the Netherlands occurs primarily by rail. For Dutch logistics, 90% is handled via DHL GoGreen.

Sales, Hospitality, and Visibility

In the Netherlands, Buscaglione sells through its own B2C webshop. For the hospitality sector, there is a B2B ordering portal and a process for requesting sample packs. In the corporate market, CoffeeClick is mentioned as a partner for office coffee.

Beyond their own channels, external retail is available via De Koffiethuiswinkel, where Classico, Arabica, Cinque, and Sette are listed. In the hospitality market, De Koffiesalon locations at Schiphol are documented, including at Plaza, Arrivals 1, and Lounge 1. These locations are not described as Buscaglione’s own establishments.

A dedicated Buscaglione café or public tasting room in the Netherlands is not publicly documented. However, there is a Buscaglione Barista Academy. This focuses on hospitality and training rather than regular café service for consumers.

Training, Events, and Team

The Barista Academy lists five training courses: BBA Beginner, BBA Basis, BBA Advanced, SCA Foundation, and SCA Intermediate. BBA Beginner lasts three hours with a maximum of three participants. BBA Basis lasts half a day with a maximum of six participants. BBA Advanced lasts one full day, followed by a one-hour exam two weeks later.

Buscaglione is listed as an exhibitor at Horecava 2026, at stand 12.632 within the coffee, tea, and cocoa category. The brand was also publicly visible at The Art of Drinks 2024 in Amsterdam.

Regarding the brand’s origins, Giovanni Buscaglione emerges as the founder. Stefano Palombini is linked to the later direction and the roastery outside Rome. Dante Andrenacci, also known as “The Nose”, is associated with roasting or overseeing blends in older professional and retail records. A current, Buscaglione-specific Dutch staff list is not publicly documented.

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