Inside Torani

As Torani embarks on its 100 years in business, we are proud to honor the rich history that has brought more flavor into the world since 1925. When we first started, Torani founders, Rinaldo and Ezilda Torre created hand-crafted syrups using recipes brought over from Lucca, Italy, to the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco. Our original five flavors were Grenadine, Lemon, Orgeat, Anisette and Tamarindo. In our centennial year, we are thrilled to announce the re-release of two of our original flavors, Tamarindo and Black Anisette! 

Since its founding in 1925, Torani has had the privilege of creating Flavor and Opportunity for All®. We started in the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco using original recipes brought over from Lucca, Italy by founders Rinaldo and Ezilda Torre. Ezilda led Torani through its production of liqueurs and cordials as the prohibition came to a close in the 30’s. As more people discovered Torani, our hallmark Vanilla Syrup played a key role in the creation of the first flavored latte in the 80’s, bringing flavor to cafes around the world.

“I’ll open my own coffee shop, not just for Asian Americans but for those who feel othered”, says Jackie Nguyen, founder of Café Cà Phê, Kansas City’s first Vietnamese coffee shop. Situated in a predominantly white city and state, Jackie’s cafe aims to bring light to and create a safe space for the celebration of Asian American identity in the Midwest.

In 2020, we established the Torani Café Opportunity Fund to help those struggling to maintain their businesses 

Profits from online purchases of Coffeehouse Favorites will go to the Torani Cafe Opportunity Fund, supporting foodservice workers and small business owners.