Caffè Milani Exhibition: A Journey into the World of Coffee

Opened in June 2017, Esposizione Caffè Milani offers an exploratory and educational journey across multiple levels, allowing you to learn about coffee, from plant to cup.

Why visit the Caffè Milani Exhibition?

Set in an immersive environment, Esposizione invites you to discover not only coffee, but also its cultural and social impact.

Here are some reasons why it's worth visiting:

• Trip to the plantations: Botany is one of the aspects to discover that will immerse you in the atmosphere of a coffee plantation and the production chain, from the secrets of cultivation to the harvesting of the precious drupes.

• A leap through time : this tour will allow you to explore the historical evolution of coffee and its equipment from the 1700s to the 1970s; a retrospective of how coffee has transformed over the centuries.

• The secrets of espresso : through practical demonstrations you will discover how to transform coffee beans into a perfect Italian espresso and how to best enjoy your coffee every day at the bar and at home.

• Coffee under the microscope : get ready to look at coffee like never before, at the Exhibition you will have a scientific but new and fascinating vision of coffee in its entirety.

• A family story : the Milani family has kept their passion for coffee alive since 1937, for three generations. The Caffè Milani exhibition is the fruit of their commitment and dedication to bringing quality and innovation to this sector every day.

• Discover Como : just a few kilometers from the Exhibition Center, you'll find beautiful Como and its lake, one of the world's most popular destinations, even a day trip away.

Structure and collections

Esposizione stands out for its modern architecture, characterized by large windows and metal structures that give the space a brightness, lightness, and modernity.

These architectural elements blend with natural materials, such as wood and jute sacks, used for the transport of green beans, outlining a sense of continuity in the journey of coffee from its countries of origin to the roasting plant in Lipomo (CO).

Over 200 preparation tools used throughout the world for domestic coffee extraction, dating back to the 1700s, are on display here.

The collection includes professional coffee machines ranging from the first steam-powered versions of the 20th century to the lever machines of the 1950s and the current technologies found in cafés throughout Italy. A large wall displays a selection of over 700 espresso cups, which have themselves become testaments to the evolution of design and the growth of coffee consumption.

From the greenhouse to the library

At the Caffè Milani Exhibition Center, you can admire a greenhouse with coffee plants and tropical plants, learn some basic botany, and discover the origins and characteristics of the beans.

A special area that will capture your attention is dedicated to the women who make an essential contribution throughout the long coffee supply chain, especially in the harvesting of the drupes, the fruit of the coffee plant, and in selecting the best beans.

You can then proceed to the library, where you can deepen your knowledge through unique books and documents on coffee, and uncover anecdotes about the drink.

A unique and customizable experience

You can choose your own guided tour, through the various itineraries offered by the company, choosing to start by sipping an espresso and then explore the machines and plantations, or vice versa. The entire experience is designed to suit individual interests, emphasizing how every exhibit reflects the Milani family's 87-year-old passion for coffee.

Education and Culture

Esposizione Caffè Milani offers training courses through the Altascuola Coffee Training, located on the ground floor of the building.

This academy, entirely dedicated to coffee, provides theoretical and practical training for baristas, HORECA professionals, or simply coffee lovers who want to learn all the secrets of Italy's most beloved beverage.

Caffè Milani Exhibition It can be visited by reservation through the dedicated section of the website , and during organized guided tours, which can be consulted in the experience area .