{"title":"FOR THE COFFEE LOVER","description":"\u003ch1\u003eItalian Gifts for the Coffee Lover\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand-painted Italian espresso cups, cappuccino and latte cups, majolica mugs, Alessi moka pots and San Francisco's own Graffeo coffee. The perfect gift for anyone who loves an Italian espresso ritual — curated by Biordi Art Imports, North Beach, since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"collectible-majolica-mug-pattern-b-40","title":"Collectible Majolica Mug B-40","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted majolica mug, made in Deruta by master artisan \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/eugenio-ricciarelli\"\u003eEugenio Ricciarelli\u003c\/a\u003e in his B-40 rooster design. Standard-size mug — well-sized for morning coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. The B-40 pattern centers on Italy's traditional rooster motif (gallo), painted in Eugenio's signature deep blues, gold, and warm accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery line is painted freehand without the spolvero (dusting) technique used for reproduction, so each mug is genuinely one-of-a-kind. The rooster is a long-standing symbol in Italian ceramic tradition — read as a good-luck motif on Italian tables for centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it daily, or set it out for a guest as an unmistakably Italian touch at the breakfast table. A common Biordi pick for hostess and housewarming gifts because of its everyday usefulness. Pairs with the matching Rooster Pitcher B-40. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted majolica (tin-glazed earthenware)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deruta, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eugenio Ricciarelli\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-40 — rooster (gallo) design in Eugenio's signature deep blues and gold\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash recommended · Not microwave safe · Not oven safe · Food safe (lead-free glaze)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individual; one-of-a-kind hand-painted piece\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e In stock; special order 3–6 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the B-40 pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEugenio's rooster design — the rooster (gallo) is a traditional Italian ceramic motif. B-40 is the workshop pattern number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a matching pitcher?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — the Rooster Pitcher B-40 is sold separately and is a Biordi favorite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I build a set in different Eugenio patterns?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — mixing different Eugenio patterns across mugs is recommended; the shared palette makes them coordinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I special-order matching pieces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Eugenio takes special orders in any of his 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs. Allow 3–6 months. Personalization (name, occasion) is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it food safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — lead-free, food-safe majolica glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Christmas gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A hand-painted B-40 rooster mug by Eugenio Ricciarelli in Deruta gets used every morning, a small daily reminder of whoever gave it. Order by December 15, 2026 for ground shipping in time for Christmas, or add Florentine gift wrap at checkout and we'll send it ready to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — wedding gifts are one of the things Biordi is best known for. Hand-painted Italian ceramics are heirloom-quality, one-of-a-kind (no two pieces are ever exactly alike because each is hand-painted by a single artisan), and they carry their origin clearly: this piece is made in Deruta, Italy. Couples actually use and display Biordi pieces rather than store them. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. Every piece comes from a named Italian artisan, family workshop, or heritage house we work with directly — FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family — her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. So each piece is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCustomization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEugenio Ricciarelli is one of the most beloved artisans in Deruta. Eugenio began working at 13 in a painting factory. He then became an apprentice for the esteemed Franco Mari, eventually running Franco Mari's studio for many years. Eugenio, known for his geometric designs and hues of blue, produces his works in 12 simplified patterns and 65 full designs. They are available by \"special order\" in any of his patterns, dish size, mug, goblet or cup and saucer set you choose. We recommend mixing different patterns when collecting these plates. 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Deep blues, gold, and small painted accents read clearly on a small piece like this, which is part of why Eugenio's mugs are one of the easiest ways to start a collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery line is painted freehand without the spolvero (dusting) technique used for reproduction, so each mug is genuinely one-of-a-kind. Mixes naturally with other Eugenio patterns. A larger 12 oz B-61 mug is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it daily, or set it out for a guest as an unmistakably Italian touch at the breakfast table. 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We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been the San Francisco source for authentic Italian ceramics since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Gifts are the largest part of what Biordi sells — every piece is a one-of-a-kind, authentic Italian treasure made by a named artisan in Italy, not a mass-produced import. Arrives ready to use rather than store. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Elegantly presented in a whimsical heart-shaped box featuring a young couple passionately in love and trimmed with accents of gold, it holds 6 handmade chocolate ganache, each artfully highlighted with love-inspired designs that tell a story.  Completed with a single red chocolate heart evoking all things sweet and passionate, this delightful gift comes wrapped with a complementary pastel ribbon to ensure it’s straight from the heart.     \\n\\nNote: Designs pictured may be subject to change based on availability as flavors are pre-assorted and can not be changed. \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":833,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eThe gift box is filled with three one-half lb bags of Graffeo Beans.   Light Roast, Dark Roast, Decaf.   The\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e light roast leans towards medium, and punches above its weight in delivering a clean, well-balanced cup. This is the everyday coffee beloved by lifelong customers. 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Completed with a single red chocolate heart evoking all things sweet and passionate, this delightful gift comes wrapped with a complementary pastel ribbon to ensure it’s straight from the heart.     \\n\\nNote: Designs pictured may be subject to change based on availability as flavors are pre-assorted and can not be changed. \"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":833,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"11\":4,\"12\":0}'\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e signature Graffeo roast, is dark roast. Smooth, rich and full-bodied. Served at some of the world’s finest hotels and restaurants.  Graffeo uses a singular blend of premium beans from Columbia, Costa Rica Tarrazu and Papua New Guinea for the dark and light roast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Christmas gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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