International Coffee Tasting 2019: 2 gold medals for Caffè Aiello
A huge success for Caffè Aiello at International Coffee Tasting 2019, the most prestigious international competition that rewards the best coffees in the world. Thirty professional tasters assigned a gold medal to the 100% Arabica blend (vacuum-sealed ground coffee) in the “Moka” category and the 100% certified Organic Arabica capsules (Nespresso-compatible) in the “single dose” category.
The 2019 edition of International Coffee Tasting was held on 10 and 11 December in Tokyo, with 289 products from all over the world in the running for the prestigious titles on offer. The coffees were served to the judges anonymously: the samples were analysed during blind tasting sessions, as stressed by the organisers, in compliance with the standards of sensory analysis.
International Coffee Tasting: the organiser
The event was organised by the International Institute for Coffee Tasters (Iiac in Italian), an independent, non-profit scientific organisation. Active since 1993, it is the common link uniting a wide network of almost 12,000 professionals from more than forty countries worldwide.
The accolades awarded were proof of the winning Italian coffees’ ability to comply with the current international trends. Luigi Odello, president of the International Institute of Coffee Tasters (Iiac), commented on the result of the contest:
“The world of coffee is, by its very nature, a globalised one, and today it presents a wide range of very distinctive taste trends on an international level. For years now, we have been witnessing a market that rightly favours products with delicate, complex aromas, often without losing sight of the product’s density, a highly significant characteristic for espresso”.
International Coffee Tasting 2019: the award-winning blends
Winning gold medals in such a prestigious contest is proof of the high quality we expect from our blends, still made according to the exclusive Secret Recipe of our founder Gaetano Aiello. Both the winning blends were made with beans carefully selected from the finest qualities of Arabica, sourced in the top producer countries, including the Arabica varieties grown in Colombia, Brazil and Guatemala (among the finest in the world).
100% Arabica ground coffee
In the “Moka” category, the judges of the 2019 International Coffee Tasting event chose to honour one of our favourite blends: 100% Arabica ground coffee.
It is easy to understand why we love it so much: its refined aftertaste, delicate scent and irresistible smooth, fruity taste make it a treat dedicated to true coffee lovers.
100% Arabica Bio Capsules
In Tokyo, Caffè Aiello also took home a gold medal for its 100% Arabica Bio capsules (Nespresso-compatible) in the “single dose” category.
Made exclusively from organically grown coffee, these capsules delight the palate buds with their distinctive floral and fruity notes. A truly tantalising pleasure for those who adore sipping a high-quality espresso.
Don’t miss the other delicious Caffè Aiello blends and you’ll be sure to enjoy a real Italian espresso: click here to discover the full range of coffee beans and ground blends and Nespresso-compatible capsules.
