The roasters writing the coffee scene in Parma. who they are, where they source from, and where to drink the result.

Roasters worth knowing

Torrefazione El Mejor ★ 4.0

Coffee roasteroltretorrenteMon-Sat 07:00-13:30; Sun 08:00-13:30Public cafe

Torrefazione El Mejor is Parma's neighbourhood roastery on Piazza Picelli, roasting for its own Oltretorrente bar counter and the moka pots of the district.

Order: An espresso at the counter and 250 grams of the house blend.

Tip: This is old-school Italian roasting, dark and espresso-first; ask them to grind for moka and the bag will outlast the trip.

How they serve: Espresso, Moka grinds, Whole bean retail

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