Picapau coffee school trainers
We believe that Specialty Coffee is a unique opportunity to improve the entire coffee production chain. Picapau, a microroastery founded in 2019, is the go to place for those seeking specialty coffee in Rome and across Italy, offering
products of exceptional quality.
Emanuele Bernabei
Founder of Picapau and head roaster. His passion for quality coffee began in
2013, when he discovered specialty coffee for the first time in a café in São
Paulo, Brazil. After several years of experience in the coffee industry, he
founded Picapau in 2019.
At Picapau, he oversees the entire production process — from selecting and
purchasing green coffee to developing roasting profiles — ensuring exceptional
quality in every batch. In 2019, he became an SCA Authorized Trainer (AST),
specializing in professional training and consultancy for coffee professionals.
2024: 1st place at the Italian Ibrik Championship | 4th place in the world
2023: 2nd place at the Italian Cup Tasting Championship
2022: 3rd place at the Italian Cup Tasting Championship
2020: 2nd place at the Italian Roasting Championship
2019: Finalist at the Italian Brewing Championship | Qualified as an SCA
Authorized Trainer (AST)
2018: Finalist at the Italian Roasting Championship and at the Italian
Brewing Championship
2017: 3rd place at the Italian Brewing Championship
2016: Coffee Diploma System (SCAE)
Emanuele teaches and leads courses in Introduction to Specialty Coffee,
Brewing, Roasting, and Coffee Shop Skills at Picapau Coffee School.
Luca Lasalandra
Luca has two great passions: the mountains and good, healthy food. His interest in quality cuisine led him into the restaurant world, where he gained significant experience — including time spent in the United States. It was there that he discovered his natural talent for coffee preparation.
Since 2012, he has been serving espresso and cappuccino with dedication, always striving to improve and elevate the customer experience. His desire to grow and offer an increasingly refined experience at the coffee shop has led him to attend courses, seminars, and advanced workshops, exploring topics such as brewing, sensory analysis, and latte art.
Over the years, he has worked in some of Rome’s most renowned coffee shops, covering roles such as manager, barista, counter attendant, and commis
de salle, building a complete and versatile professional background. Today, he is an independent consultant and trainer in the coffee sector.
Since 2021, Luca has been part of Picapau Coffee School, where he teaches Coffee Shop Skills and Latte Art, sharing his expertise with future professionals
in the field.