Bella Espresso History & Ideals
Bella Espresso was founded in 2001 by James Faurentino. His goal was to create the feel of a genuine Italian coffee house. Influenced by his old world family heritage, he created a lavish space filled with beautiful art, fountains and seating areas. Italian coffee is an art form with many customs and traditions. The espresso is crafted with that in mind at Bella Espresso. Bella Roasta coffee is ground fresh and hand pressed providing a rich flavor and texture. Gelato, an Italian ice cream, is served in Italian coffee houses. James decided early on to import genuine Gelato from the streets of Milan, Italy.
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About Our Coffee
Bella Roasta coffee is produced using carefully selected grades of arabica beans available on the international market. Our coffee is produced using a unique hot-air roasting process.
An upward flow of hot air lifts the green coffee bean simultaneously heating and mixing beans evenly. Fresh air continually flows through the levitated beans and carries away smoke, chaff and dust as the beans are roasting so they are not burned in the roasting chamber as traditional rotary roasters. The flavor is smooth and rich, never a smoky or burnt taste.