Espresso coffee beans
31 coffees · from 3 roasters
Roasters develop espresso roasts so they extract well under pressure in a short shot. They are often taken a little further than filter roasts, which builds sweetness and body and keeps acidity in check when the coffee is mixed with milk.
Some espresso coffees are blends designed to taste the same all year. Others are single origins that change with the season. Both work at home; the right one depends on whether you drink your coffee black or with milk.
These are the coffees that roasters on A Cup Of Stories have marked as roasted for espresso.
Colombia Popayan Reserve
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MEDIUM ROAST – CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Three Llamas Coffee
Disco Biscuit | Ethiopia
Slow Coffee Roasters
Ethiopia Anbessa Reserve
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WELLBEING – CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Three Llamas Coffee
Apricot Affair | Ethiopia
Slow Coffee Roasters
Nicaragua Jinotega Finca Las Camelias
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DARK ROAST - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Three Llamas Coffee
Golden Hour | Colombian Decaf
Slow Coffee Roasters
Brazil Samba Reserve
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DECAF – COLOMBIAN POPAYAN RESERVE
Three Llamas Coffee
Sticky Fingers | Brazil
Slow Coffee Roasters
Switch Espresso Drip Bags
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MEDIUM DARK ROAST - SPECIALTY COFFEE
Three Llamas Coffee
Raspberry Kiss | Ethiopia
Slow Coffee Roasters
Rev
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LIMA - SPECIALTY COFFEE
Three Llamas Coffee
Studio Blend
Slow Coffee Roasters
Brighton Up
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INCA GOLD - SPECIALTY COFFEE
Three Llamas Coffee
Cinnamon Bunz | Colombia
Slow Coffee Roasters
ZAP
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ESSENCE - SPECIALTY COFFEE
Three Llamas Coffee
Crème Brûlée | Colombia
Slow Coffee Roasters
BBIV
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VIVA - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Three Llamas Coffee
Custard Slice | Brazil
Slow Coffee Roasters
Orange Sunset | Colombian Decaf
Slow Coffee Roasters
Bubblegum Sundae | Colombia
Slow Coffee Roasters
Oh my Fudge! | Brazil | Espresso
Slow Coffee Roasters
The New Zealand Team Blend
Slow Coffee Roasters
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Questions
What is the difference between an espresso roast and a filter roast?
An espresso roast is usually developed a little further so it is easier to extract in under 30 seconds and holds up in milk. A filter roast is lighter to keep acidity and clarity in a longer brew.
Can I use espresso beans in a plunger or pour over?
Yes. They will taste heavier and less acidic than a filter roast, which many people enjoy. Grind coarser to match the brewer.
Should I choose a blend or a single origin for espresso?
Blends are built for consistency and usually work well in milk. Single origins show a particular place and change through the year, and are often best as a straight espresso.