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Caffè del Doge

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Caffè del Doge is a coffee roaster and café franchise, based in Venice, Italy.

History

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Caffè del Doge was founded the early 1950s by Ermenegildo Rizzardini. The first roasting facility was located near the Rialto Bridge.[1] Since 1995, it has been operated by partners Bernardo Della Mea Francesco and Palombarini. In 1997, Caffè del Doge became a member of the Specialty Coffee Association of America and began exporting its beans to foreign markets in 1999.

References

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  1. ^ "Company History". Caffè del Doge. Retrieved August 26, 2011.
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