Badilatti

Badilatti - Tradition, Culture, and Coffee Enjoyment

The Badilatti coffee roastery from the Engadin is more than just a manufacturer of fine beans – it is a piece of living tradition. As the oldest roastery in Grisons, it has stood for craftsmanship, passion, and commitment for generations. What once began in a small village shop has developed into a brand that combines regional roots with international standards.

A special feature is the expressive names of the Badilatti blends, which tell stories and evoke emotions, including:

• Sto Bain – a Romansh greeting meaning "May you be well." It represents hospitality, alpine joie de vivre, and the feeling of home in the Engadin.
• Engiadina – a tribute to the Engadin itself, the high valley where the Badilatti family's roots lie.
• Rist-Retro – a play on words that combines Italian coffee tradition with retro charm. Perfect for lovers of a classic espresso with a modern twist.
• St. Moritz – a synonym for luxury, elegance, and cosmopolitan flair. This name brings international glamour into the cup.

This creates a unique world of names that links local dialects, Italian coffee culture, international appeal, and emotional qualities. Every Badilatti blend is more than just coffee – it is a little story that combines enjoyment, home, and cosmopolitanism.

Fairly Traded

Since 1912, the family business has stood for high-quality and fairly traded coffee. The raw coffee is sourced from small cooperatives around the equator: from Central and South America, via Africa and India, to Indonesia. Environmentally friendly and humane production conditions are very important here. The owner, Daniel Badilatti, is regularly on-site to pass on his knowledge and philosophy to every individual farmer. The farmers know that they receive a fair price for their coffee. In return, Cafè Badilatti can rely on the top quality of the raw coffee.

Award-Winning

Cafè Badilatti was awarded the Superior Taste Award by the International Taste Institute Brussels in 2019 and 2020! An independent panel of 200 experts (sommeliers, chefs, and various starred chefs) from 20 nations rated the "Espresso-Bar all´Italiana" with the highest rating of 3 stars and the predicate "outstanding."

For Connoisseurs

The high altitude of the Engadin village of Zuoz is excellent for roasting due to the lower boiling point: it takes longer to process the beans here, which has a positive effect on coffee quality. The coffee beans are roasted at a temperature of 180 to 220 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. For comparison, industrial coffee is often processed at very high temperatures for only about 2 minutes. Badilatti coffees are low in acidity and extremely delicious.

Learn more about the Badilatti brand

Where does the Badilatti coffee roastery come from?

The Badilatti coffee roastery comes from Switzerland. It is based in the Engadin, more precisely in Zuoz in the canton of Grisons. Due to its special location at around 1,700 meters above sea level, Badilatti is one of the highest coffee roasteries in Europe, which positively influences the gentle roasting process.

What makes the Badilatti roastery so special?

Badilatti is special due to the unique combination of origin, altitude, and craftsmanship. The roastery is located in the Engadin at an altitude of around 1,700 m, making it one of the highest coffee roasteries in Europe. Roasting at this altitude allows for particularly gentle, slow roasting profiles, as water evaporates earlier at lower air pressure and the beans are heated more evenly.

Who founded Badilatti?

Badilatti was founded in 1912. The company remains in family hands to this day and looks back on over 100 years of roasting tradition. The combination of craftsmanship and modern roasting technology continues to define the brand today.

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