On the occasion of International Coffee Day, celebrated on 1 October, the Consulate General of Italy in Mumbai paid tribute to one of the most iconic expressions of Italian heritage and Made in Italy: coffee culture.
Hosted at the SMEG Experience Centre in Mumbai in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute in Mumbai, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IICCI), and with the support of SMEG and Caffè Vergnano 1882, the event brought together Italian and Indian expertise in a celebration of the culture, craftsmanship and conviviality that define Italy’s long-standing coffee tradition.
The event, featured the participation of the Consul General of Italy in Mumbai, Walter Ferrara; Mr Ajit Chavan, Head of SMEG India; Ms Emanuela Panke, Coffee Expert; and Mr Alberto Di Stolfo of Caffè Vergnano 1882. Through their respective expertise, they explored the many facets of Italian coffee culture, from the quality of coffee blends and the art of espresso preparation to the cultural and social significance of coffee in everyday Italian life.
The celebration provided an opportunity to highlight Italy’s rich coffee heritage and further strengthen cultural and commercial ties between Italy and India through one of the most recognisable symbols of the Italian lifestyle.
A celebration of Italian excellence, tradition and the simple pleasure of sharing a good cup of coffee.
