An evocative reconstruction by Silvestro Marcozzi in the original workshop

Our History

Four generations, one passion.

Since 1942, the Marcozzi family has been carrying on a tradition of coffee, quality, and a connection to the local community.

1942

The Origins, in Teramo

Silvestro Marcozzi, founder of Marcafè

The history of Marcafè began in 1942 with an idea by Silvestro Marcozzi, a man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for his work, who owned a food wholesale business in Teramo.

1955

The First Roasting

Photograph from the Marcafè archive featuring the year 1955

In order to meet his customers’ needs, he decided to install a coffee roaster in the store; the idea was extremely well received and recognized as a real success.

The Second Generation

A Growing Passion

Photograph from the Marcafè archive dedicated to the second generation

Over time, the coffee roasting business grew, and management passed to the sons of Mr. Silvestro, Vittorio and Francesco. Francesco, in particular, drove the company’s growth and moved it to its new location in the Villa Pavone area.

1960

The Marcafè brand is launched

Image from the Marcafè archive commemorating the brand's founding

Thanks to the innate artistic talent and undeniable creativity of Giuliana Marcozzi, daughter of Francesco, the inspirational sketch for the Marcafè brand was conceived and created.

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1980

Closer to bars and restaurants

Photograph from the Marcafè archive dedicated to the 1980s

Later, in the late 1980s, management of the company passed to Vittorio, who established a new balance and, to expand the company’s presence throughout the region, directed its attention and effort toward bars and restaurants.

1998

The Third Generation: A New Vision

Photograph from the Marcafè archive featuring the year 1998

In the late 1990s, the founder’s grandsons— Silvestro , and Emilio—joined the company with a business vision based on innovation, sustainability, and international expansion.

They are relocating their operations to the prestigious facility in Giulianova, a building designed specifically as an ideal location for meeting these requirements.

2007

The Excellence of Italian Espresso

Photograph from the Marcafè archive featuring 2007

In addition to completely upgrading their equipment for roasting and production, they have set themselves a challenging goal: to select the finest Arabica and robusta coffees and create premium blends for export to help spread the culture and excellence of Italian espresso.

2010

A Story That Connects with the World

Photograph from the Marcafè archive focusing on international development

That challenge became a reality, and thanks to research, the expertise, and the experience gained over the years, today Marcafè is a brand that is known and appreciated in as many as 25 countries around the world.

2012

Sharing the Culture of Coffee

An instructor guides participants during a class at the Marcafè Coffee Academy

To promote coffee culture and share specific knowledge and skills, the Coffee Academy was founded— a program designed for both coffee enthusiasts and professionals.

Through the SCA-certified international training program.

Today

The Fourth Generation

The same passion. A new vision.

The Marcozzi family, with Vittorio and Martina, representing the fourth generation

The fourth generation joined the previous one with the arrival of Vittorio and Martina Marcozzi.

Vittorio is leading the renewal of marketing and communications, while Martina continues, alongside her father Emilio, to develop foreign markets and exports. This generational transition brings energy and vision, while remaining true to the family’s roots.

Our story continues.