Coffee culture celebrations and rising home brewing trends in Italy

In celebration of International Coffee Day on October 1, the Gran Caffè Gambrinus in Naples is hosting an open day in its Salone degli Specchi. The event features coffee tastings and exhibitions showcasing various extraction techniques, bean types, and historical coffee-making tools. The initiative also supports the UNESCO candidacy for the Italian Espresso Coffee Ritual and the “Un caffè per Fondazione Telethon” fundraising campaign.

Additionally, the Gran Caffè Gambrinus will host guided tours on October 3 to mark the National Day of Historic Italian Establishments, offering insights into the venue's art and historical anecdotes.

Parallel to these cultural events, consumer trends in Italy show a growing interest in professional-grade home brewing. Data from Trovaprezzi.it indicates a 24.1% increase in online searches for automatic bean-to-cup coffee machines throughout 2026. This trend highlights a shift toward replicating the cafe experience at home, with significant surges in interest for automated and manual machines during the spring and summer months.