Quarta Caffè S.p.a.

Quarta Caffè S.p.a. is a historic Italian coffee roaster and coffee supplier based in Lecce, Apulia, specializing in premium roasted coffee for both domestic consumers and commercial HoReCa clients. Founded in the 1950s, the family-owned enterprise produces an extensive selection of coffee products, including ground coffee blends, whole coffee beans, E.S.E. compostable coffee pods, and 100% plant-based Nespresso-compatible capsules. Operating a 19,000-square-meter roasting plant in southern Italy, the company handles over 70,000 sacks of green coffee beans annually using state-of-the-art single-origin roasting and blending technologies. The producer offers signature blends such as Avio, Barocco, Rossa, Stuoia, Crema Espresso, and Sereno decaffeinated coffee for moka pots, espresso machines, and vending operators. Serving a wide distributor network across Italy and international export markets, Quarta Caffè provides direct B2B commercial support, barista training, and private supply programs for cafes, restaurants, and retail stores. Certified under ISO 9001 quality management and ISO 14001 environmental standards, the roaster integrates sustainable manufacturing processes backed by on-site wind and solar energy systems. The company also operates a dedicated research and development laboratory staffed by certified Q-graders to experiment with new coffee origins, roasting profiles, and extraction methods.