Roasteries / Bugan Coffee Lab
Bugan Coffee Lab
Milan & Bergamo, Italy
Founded 19 December 2014 by siblings Maurizio and Sonia Valli, growing out of Maurizio's original coffee shop (opened 2000) after his origin trips convinced him Italy needed a dedicated specialty-coffee education space — billed as "Italy's first coffee laboratory." Operates simultaneously as a micro-roastery, SCA-affiliated barista academy, cupping/tasting room and coffee shop, with Maurizio sourcing at origin each year and Sonia running logistics and supplier/customer relations. Philosophy centers on the "WOW effect": direct-sourced, rigorously scored green coffee (80-90pt entry lots vs. 90+ competition lots) served without sugar on the counter so guests taste coffee's natural character. Daniele Ricci placed 2nd at the World Barista Championship 2023 and 1st at the Italian Barista Championship 2025; Federico Pinna was Italian Barista Championship runner-up 2024; the team cites nine national competition wins and two world-championship podiums overall, and won "Caffetteria dell'Anno" (Café of the Year) at the Barawards, December 2022.
24
coffees
Italy
base
Locations
Bugan Coffee Lab — Navigli (Milano)
Via Vigevano 15, 20144 Milano MI, ItalyBugan Coffee Lab — Città Alta (Bergamo)
Via Colleoni 18, 24129 Bergamo BG, ItalyMon–Fri 09:00–18:00, Sat 09:00–19:00, Sun 08:30–18:00
+39 035 752450Bugan Coffee Lab — Città Bassa (Bergamo)
Via Giacomo Quarenghi 32, 24122 Bergamo BG, ItalyMon–Fri 08:00–18:00, Sat 08:30–18:00, Sun closed
+39 035 317147Coffees
24 coffees
Recommended brewing: cold brew, espresso tonic, filter, moka.
Bergamot, rose, white tea, mango
Recommended brewing: filter, espresso, moka.
Yellow fish, honey, lychee, red fruits, bergamot
Recommended brewing: filter, moka pump/moka, milk beverage.
Peach, ripe strawberry, mint, cola, primrose
Recommended brewing: filter, espresso, moka/moka pump.
White grape, ripe papaya, peach, mint, tamarind
Recommended brewing: filter, espresso, moka/moka pump.
Blackberry, pineapple, cherry, mint, guava
Recommended brewing: espresso, moka, milk/oat beverage.
Orange, plum, caramel, cocoa
Recommended brewing: filter, moka, espresso. Also sold in 1000g at €120.00.
Peach, apricot, bergamot, cookie
Recommended brewing: cold brew, Japanese, filter. Also sold in 1000g at €120.00.
Orange zest, nectarine, magnolia, white grapes
Recommended brewing: filter, moka, espresso, moka pump.
Yellow peach, ripe mango, passion fruit, berries
Recommended brewing: moka, espresso, plant-based/milk.
Blackberry, blueberry, plum, black tea
Recommended brewing: filter, moka, espresso.
Peach, apricot, chamomile, caramel cream
Recommended brewing: moka, espresso, milk beverage.
Strawberry, blueberry, cherry, cocoa
Recommended brewing: filter, espresso, moka.
Strawberry, raspberry, lemon zest, ginger
Recommended brewing: moka, cold brew, filter.
White peach, apricot, lemon zest, magnolia, tomato
Recommended brewing: moka, milk beverage.
Caramel, cocoa, myrtle, red currant
Recommended brewing: moka, espresso, cappuccino.
Blackberry, caramel, cocoa, orange peel
Recommended brewing: filter, espresso, moka.
Apricot, magnolia, orange peel, candied ginger, cola
Recommended brewing: filter, moka, espresso.
Peach, apricot, magnolia, vanilla
Recommended brewing: espresso, filter, moka/moka pump.
Grapes, jasmine, cascara, black cherry
Recommended brewing: espresso, filter, moka/moka pump.
Orange blossom, cherry, peach, mango
Recommended brewing: cold beverages, espresso. Also sold in 1000g at €160.00.
Cherry, blackberry, violet, rose, cola
Recommended brewing: filter, moka, cold brew.
Apricot, peach, honey, orange blossom
Recommended brewing: filter, espresso, moka/moka pump.
Orange blossom, melon, jasmine, bergamot, lavender