Meet Manuel, the face, passion, and brains behind our brand!

Manuel’s love for coffee began at the young age of 6, when he had his first espresso, according to his aunt back in Italy. All the adults were having their espressos, and Manuel cried to have a taste—so he did, and he never stopped. As an Italian, Manuel says that coffee to them is like a “braai” or “potjie” is to South Africans.

Thanks to Manuel, who brought a great coffee brand like Carraro to South Africa, we get to experience the authentic taste of exceptional blends.

The most important thing in business for me is my team. They are all reliable, hardworking, and humble. I learn from them, and they learn from me.

Manuel’s favourite blend from the Carraro range is the Super Bar. With 15 years of professional experience in coffee, we can take his word for it—it tastes great.