Cafe Espresso

Cafe Espresso is a dark roast espresso blend of semi-washed Arabica beans from Sul de Minas, Brazil and Ethiopia, built for home espresso machines and milk drinks.

At a glance

• Origin: Brazil and Ethiopia
• Region: Guaxupe, Sul de Minas (Brazil)
• Farm: Various smallholders within the Cooxupe cooperative
• Variety: Mundo Novo, Catuai Red and Yellow, Catucai
• Process: Semi-washed
• Altitude: 1,200 meters above sea level
• Roast level: Dark
• Style: Espresso blend (versatile for any brew method)
• Tasting notes: Cocoa powder, roasted peanut, raisin, hint of black tea
• Body and acidity: Smooth, creamy body with mild acidity
• Decaf: No
• Vendor: Dandy Lion Coffee

Best for

• Home espresso machines and moka pots
• Lattes, cappuccinos, and other milk drinks
• Drip coffee and pour-over brewers
• Daily workhorse coffee on a budget
• Gift for new espresso enthusiasts
• Office coffee and batch brewing

How to brew

For espresso, pull an 18 g dose to 36 g out in roughly 28 seconds. It also shines as drip coffee or in milk based drinks, where the cocoa and roasted peanut notes carry through cleanly.

Flavor profile

Bold and chocolatey with roasted peanut and raisin sweetness, Cafe Espresso finishes with a subtle black tea note. The semi-washed processing adds depth, while the smooth body and mild acidity make it equally satisfying as a straight shot or in a latte.

About Dandy Lion Coffee

Dandy Lion Coffee is a small batch roaster building approachable, high quality blends like Cafe Espresso, designed to deliver cafe quality at home without breaking the bank.