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The coffee experience at Starbucks

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1. 2. 3. The Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery Milano is the largest Starbucks across Europe, the Middle East and Africa 4. Traditional and innovative drinks based on cold brew coffee at the Arriviamo Bar in the Milan Roastery 5. Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery’s augmented reality to discover the coffee journey 2

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THE COFFEE EXPERIENCE IN MILANO

Let’s explore the innovative products from Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery

The crown jewel of Starbucks EMEA, situated in the heart of Milan, where the art and science of coffee collide with the rich heritage of Italian coffee culture: the Star-

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no. The largest Starbucks across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and flagship store for the region. The Milan Roastery is a hop, skip and jump from the Duomo di Milano, Italy’s largest church. Head to Piazza Cordusio and the historic Poste building, which first opened at the turn-of-the twentieth century. This beautiful building became home to the Milan Roastery in 2018. Before stepping inside the 25,000-squarefoot space, look to your le where you will be greeted by a full-size statue of the Starbucks Siren, hewn from marble. Once inside, grab a map and you’ll surely be in need of your first fix of coffee, so head right to the main bar where classic espresso beverages sit alongside a range of innovative brewing formats like the Siphon and Pour Over. You can explore, learn, and taste high-quality Arabica coffees, responsibly sourced from up to 30 origins around the world. Just speak to one of the knowledgeable, skilled, and friendly partners who will be able to take you on a journey from bean to cup. Take your favourite Starbucks Reserve™ coffee home with you by visiting the Scoop Bar, where you can purchase specially packaged, freshly-roasted coffee beans from the Roastery. Next, you’ll be ready for a bite to eat, freshly baked breads, Italian pastries, and other specialties by Milanese baker Rocco Princi are served fresh daily. It’s now time for the main event, unprecedented visibility to all aspects of roasting process, with a 360-degree walk-around view of the manufacturing site. The centrepiece is the 6.5-meter-high bronze cask. If you are in luck, the cask will dramatically unfold, allowing a glimpse inside of the de-gassing chamber. A er a day of coffee wonder, what be er way to see out the day than Aperitivo - also with carefully cra ed nonalcoholic coffee cocktails paired with small delicacies - upstairs and the Arriviamo bar.

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