Yesterday I went with Sarah's 5th grade class on a field trip to the Grosmi Coffee Company. It was a beautiful day and a very good field trip. We found out some interesting facts and got to witness Italian espresso beans being made first hand. I was surprised to see a national brand of Italian espresso being made in small factory in the middle of a residential area of Sacile, Italy. The factory was neither big or 
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ncy, and has been family owned and operated since 1958. I was shocked to find out that their coffee was a mixture of coffee beans from Vietnam,Costa Rico, Columbia, and India. It's not so much about the beans as much as it's about the roasting process. I guess every brand as a different style of roasting technique which makes them unique to their individual brand. After we finished our tour the owner gave each of us adult chaperons a shot of espresso and a bag of ground espresso to take home. The children each received some chocolate truffles and Mr. Romero, Sarah's teacher, received a bunch of coffee and
props he could use to teach with and display in their classroom. After the coffee factor
y we went to the Sacile market for a short while and then off to a local Italian restaurant for lunch. It was a great field trip and worthwhile experience for all of us.
1 comment:
That looked like such a fun day. I miss the Sacile market and there was so much in the local area I didn't get to do. You girls look great. Did you buy all those beans?
Liz
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