Officina 5 Coffee

Officina 5 Caffè is an artisanal coffee roastery from Fara San Martino in the Abruzzo region, at the foot of the Maiella massif. The brand stands for slow-roasted Italian coffee with distinct, easily distinguishable flavor profiles. At La Bottega del Caffè, you will find Officina 5 as E.S.E. pods 44 mm and as Nespresso®-compatible coffee capsules – from 100% Arabica to a robust bar espresso.

Officina 5 Caffè – artisanal roasting from the Abruzzo region

The philosophy of Officina 5 is deliberately traditional. Selected raw coffees are roasted slowly so that the aroma, body, and character can develop in a controlled manner. Part of the brand identity is working with historical roasting machines from Officine Vittoria – an approach that is much closer to a small artisanal roastery than to fast industrial production.

The result is not a uniform “brand taste,” but a small selection of clearly differentiated blends. This is exactly what makes Officina 5 interesting: those who know their preferred espresso style will quickly find the right variety; those who want to experiment can compare all four variants directly with the tasting sets.

A comparison of the four Officina 5 blends

Arabica 100% is the finest and most elegant variant. It consists entirely of Arabica and shows a balanced, aromatic profile with fine acidity. It is particularly suitable for coffee drinkers looking for less roasting strength and more finesse.

Aroma Classico is the classic all-rounder. The Arabica-Robusta blend has medium intensity, a creamy body, pleasant sweetness, and fine cocoa notes in the aftertaste. In terms of taste, it lies between Arabica 100% and the robust Aroma Bar.

Aroma Bar is the strongest blend in the range. Full body, intense aromatics, and a dense crema characterize this espresso. Anyone who prefers the typical, striking style of an Italian bar espresso will find this the right choice.

Aroma Gentile is harmonious and round. The blend has a medium intensity and fine caramel notes. It is a good choice for anyone looking for an accessible espresso that feels milder than Aroma Bar, but offers more body than a pure Arabica.

Officina 5 E.S.E. pads 44 mm

In our Officina 5 E.S.E. pad collection, you will find all four blends in the standardized 44 mm E.S.E. format. The regular packs each contain 100 pads of 7.4 g, i.e., 740 g of coffee. The pads are already portioned and suitable for coffee machines that explicitly use the E.S.E. system.

For those who want to get to know the varieties first, the Officina 5 tasting set with 40 E.S.E. pads contains 10 pads each of Arabica 100%, Aroma Classico, Aroma Bar, and Aroma Gentile.

Officina 5 coffee capsules

The same four flavor profiles are also available as coffee capsules. In the Officina 5 coffee capsule collection, you will find the regular packs each containing 100 capsules of 5 g. According to the product information provided, the capsules are compatible with the Nespresso® system.

Here too, there is a tasting set with 40 capsules, which combines all four varieties in 10 portions each.

Which Officina 5 variety suits you?

• Fine, aromatic, and 100% Arabica: Arabica 100%
• Balanced, creamy, and with cocoa notes: Aroma Classico
• Robust, full-bodied, and with dense crema: Aroma Bar
• Harmonious, round, and with caramel notes: Aroma Gentile
• Still unsure? Choose the tasting set with all four varieties

Since the same blends are available as both E.S.E. pads and capsules, you can first choose according to your machine system and then according to your desired flavor profile.

Buying Officina 5 Caffè in Switzerland

At La Bottega del Caffè, you will find the Officina 5 selection for customers in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. On the individual product pages, the blend, intensity, package content, roast, and compatibility are clearly listed. This allows you to compare the varieties not only by brand, but also by taste and preparation system.

FAQ about Officina 5 Caffè

Where does Officina 5 Caffè come from?
The roastery is located in Fara San Martino in the Abruzzo region, Italy, at the foot of the Maiella massif.

Which Officina 5 varieties are available at La Bottega del Caffè?
Arabica 100%, Aroma Classico, Aroma Bar, and Aroma Gentile, as well as tasting sets for E.S.E. pads and coffee capsules.

Which variety is the strongest?
Aroma Bar is the strongest blend in the current range and is characterized by a full body and dense crema.

Which variety consists of 100% Arabica?
Arabica 100% consists entirely of Arabica coffee and offers a finer, more aromatic profile.

Which variety has cocoa notes?
Aroma Classico is creamy and pleasantly sweet with fine cocoa notes in the aftertaste.

Which variety has caramel notes?
Aroma Gentile has a harmonious profile with fine caramel notes.

Are the Officina 5 E.S.E. pads 44 mm in size?
Yes. The Officina 5 E.S.E. pads in our range correspond to the standardized 44 mm format.

Are the Officina 5 capsules compatible with Nespresso®?
Yes, according to the provided product data, the Officina 5 capsules offered are compatible with the Nespresso® system.