From the plant to the cup, a journey through the history of coffee

The Dersut Coffee Museum, unique in its kind for the richness of the pieces on display and for the completeness of the historical-educational itinerary organized inside, offers visitors a journey from the plant to the cup, through the history of coffee. It allows them to discover the entire espresso coffee supply chain and what lies behind a “simple” cup of good coffee.

Description

In October 2010, Dersut inaugurated the Coffee Museum: 600 square meters of exhibition space, arranged over two floors and divided into four sections.

The first section is dedicated to the coffee plant, with a climate-controlled greenhouse where Coffea Arabica plants can be admired. This is followed by a section dedicated to the history of roasting, featuring a rich display of roasting systems.

On the upper floor, the second section traces the history of grinding.

The final section is dedicated to the history of coffee brewing and extraction, illustrated through numerous antique coffee makers and coffee machines, starting from the earliest column steam machines.

At the end of the exhibition, visitors reach the tasting-training room, home to ABCD – Dersut Coffee Barista Academy, where theoretical-practical courses are organized to promote Italian espresso culture among industry professionals and coffee lovers.

The Collection

Inside the Museum is the first roaster used by the company, dating back to the 1950s, along with numerous manual roasters (from the late 1800s onward) and electro-mechanical ones.

In the section dedicated to the history of grinding, various models of grinders from the 1700s onward are displayed, coming from all over the world and intended for home, grocery stores, and cafés.

In the section dedicated to coffee extraction, valuable coffee makers of various origins and numerous café machines are exhibited, documenting the history of espresso coffee: from its origins with column steam machines to continuous-extraction machines, passing through the invention of lever or piston machines.

Completing the exhibition are numerous documents and various photographs from the company’s historical archive.

Activities

The Museum organizes:

• guided tours

• coffee tastings

• training courses for baristas and enthusiasts (on the top floor of the Museum, home to the Dersut Coffee Barista Academy)

These activities are not aimed exclusively at industry operators but seek to involve a wider audience, creating a strong connection between the company, the region, and the community.

Visits to the Dersut Coffee Museum

The Dersut Coffee Museum is located at Via T. Vecellio 2 in Conegliano (TV).

The ticket, available online at Dersut Coffee Museum – A Journey Through Espresso History, includes a guided tour of the collection and a final tasting with our coffee trainers.

Full ticket: €8

Reduced ticket: €5 (for over 65, under 18, school groups, and people with disabilities)

Free admission for children up to 5 years old

The Museum is also open on the first Saturday of each month (except August 2 and November 1).