Founded in the late 90s, Caffè Ducale is a name widely associated with premium Italian-style espresso coffee.
Melbourne is the home of a rich coffee heritage, started with the Italian influence and introduction of espresso in the mid 1990s.
Caffè Ducale has been part of the story from the beginning, and we're proud to bring the foundations of Italian espresso together with modern roasting and brewing techniques, to craft Modern Italian Coffee.
Timeline of Modern Italian Coffee
Scroll across to explore the evolution of our unique approach to coffee, from its rich Italian history to modern-day roasting and brewing.
Late 1500s
Coffee Arrives in Italy
carried by Venetian traders. Soon, coffee houses will pop up throughout the country, becoming social hubs, and espresso extraction will be invented.
1700 - 1800s
Italy and Brazil
Coffee plants arrive in Brazil, sparking the country's dominance in global coffee production.
Italian workers migrate to Brazil to work on coffee farms, further strengthening the cultural connection.
1950s - Today
Australia
In the 1950s, A major wave of Italians migrate to Australia, opening cafes and introducing espresso.
In the 1990s Caffè Ducale launches in Melbourne, brewing Italian espresso coffee.
In the 2020s, Caffè Ducale is relaunched with a new vision for modern Italian coffee.
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Find Us at Coles
Did you know? You can now find our modern Italian coffee blends in Coles Supermarkets around Australia. Look for us in the coffee aisle on your next shop.