Starbucks Just Opened Its First Store EVER in Italy, and It's More Gorgeous Than We Imagined

This is the first Roastery where customers can get a 360-degree look at the coffee-roasting process. Guests can take a walk around the equipment, including the roaster and the cooling tray.

Customers won't be able to miss the big bronze cask that sits in the middle of the Milan Roastery. Occasionally, it will open up and give viewers a glimpse inside the de-gassing chamber, "a natural part of the roasting process through which every coffee bean passes," Starbucks said. The casks in the Starbucks Reserve Roasteries in Shanghai and Seattle are made of copper, but this is the first one made of bronze, a traditional material in Milan.

Starbucks notes the Milan location is "an explosion of brightness and color," which "celebrates Milan's iconic status as a destination for fashion and design." The interior includes jewel-toned marble, bright green roasting equipment, and a green clacker board.

Close to the entrance is a floor-to-ceiling visual representation of Starbucks's history, and the wall will incorporate an augmented reality (AR) experience. By pointing your phone at an image, you can learn more about Starbucks and its coffee.

All bars were carved from a 30-ton block marble sourced from Tuscany. As if that weren't luxurious enough, the marble countertops are heated from within so that they're warm to the touch.

Starbucks paid close attention to detail throughout the whole space, including the floor, which has stones "hand-laid by local artisans" in a mosaic pattern.

Welcome to the Arriviamo Bar, a cocktail bar located on the mezzanine at the top of the Milan Roastery's staircase. The concept is inspired by the Italian aperitivo, a tradition to have a drink and a light meal in the early evening. You can grab a spot here for a specialty coffee or one of more than 100 different cocktail options.

Ice cream is made to order with liquid nitrogen, which creates an icy appearance as cold steam is released into the air. Stop by this station for an affogato, or ice cream with espresso poured on top.

This location also has a bakery section, which serves artisan bread made in a wood-fired oven.

With a coffee in hand, you can stick around for photo opportunities galore.

Starbucks won't be the first business to call this building home.

Howard Schultz posed at the Milan Roastery with Liz Muller, senior vice president and chief design officer at Starbucks.

Take a break from the regular hustle and bustle of your morning Starbucks order.

The bronze cask sits at the center of the coffee shop.

This is definitely unlike any Starbucks you've been to before.

Starbucks Reserve Roastery locations offer more than the standard menu, so pick a coffee that stands out.