Best Coffee for Espresso
The Best Coffee for Espresso
Rich, bold, and full-bodied. Our espresso favorites are roasted dark enough to cut through milk and stand on their own as a shot. Fresh-roasted to order and shipped fast.
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What Makes Great Espresso
Bold Flavor. Rich Crema. Full Body.
Espresso is brewed by forcing pressurized hot water through finely-ground coffee. The high pressure extracts concentrated flavor, oils, and a layer of crema — the signature golden foam on top of a well-pulled shot.
The best espresso beans are medium-dark to dark roasts with deep, sweet flavor notes — chocolate, caramel, nuts. Darker roasts are easier to extract consistently and produce a richer, more traditional espresso flavor.
Espresso Favorites
Best Coffee for Espresso
Our top picks for espresso — rich enough for lattes, bold enough for straight shots.
How to Brew
How to Pull the Perfect Espresso Shot
The fundamentals of a great espresso shot — dose, grind, tamp, and time.
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Six 2oz pouches — perfect for testing which roasts pull the best espresso shots for your machine and your taste.
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