For many beginners, both moka pots and espresso machines, due to the extraction process, may require trying several different coffee beans to gradually find the ideal coffee. Although the grind, bean type, extraction process, and other mechanisms involved in making true espresso all affect the brewing result, the quality and taste of the coffee beans are the most important factor. So, if we want to quickly make delicious coffee, how should we choose? Today Front Street Coffee brings you several affordable yet rich, fragrant, and delicious espresso coffee beans (moka pot coffee beans) for you to choose from.

What coffee beans should be chosen for espresso (moka pot)?
 
Whether it is an Italian coffee machine or a moka pot, the extracted espresso usually has a layer of crema on the surface, and crema is also a very important factor in making a cup of espresso. Carbon dioxide is the main source of crema in espresso (another smaller source is the emulsified oils in coffee). Front Street Coffee recommends using coffee beans roasted within a few days or weeks, and not beans that have been stored for several months!!

Because the longer coffee beans are stored, the more they gradually lose the carbon dioxide produced during roasting; when you grind the beans, the cell walls that store carbon dioxide and other volatile compounds are broken and release them. Therefore, to obtain the best results, it is best to grind and tamp fresh, because carbon dioxide and the aroma of coffee will be lost as time drags on, and oxidation will also begin quickly! Only fresh coffee that is ground and tamped fresh can achieve the best flavor and crema. All Front Street Coffee beans are shipped within 5 days after roasting, thus perfectly ensuring freshness.
 

 
Generally, the beans used for espresso can be an espresso blend or a single-origin coffee.

For blends, because each bean has its own advantages and disadvantages, if one bean does not produce enough crema in the coffee liquid extracted by an espresso machine, then coffee beans rich in crema can be added to complement it: if the espresso extracted from one bean is too sour, too bitter, or too sweet, then a complementary bean can be found to blend with it to achieve the desired coffee flavor, and then it can be called perfect. For blended coffee used to make espresso or moka pot coffee, Front Street Coffee recommends using a medium-dark roast profile:

1. Front Street Specialty Blend Coffee Beans

It uses a blend of Brazil and Colombia, with a comfortable bittersweet taste, an extremely smooth entry, and a light roasted aroma. The light fragrance is slightly bitter, smooth and pleasant, and the aftertaste is soothing. Coffee beans from the Huila region of Colombia have a pleasant acidity, a mellow aroma, moderate acidity, and rich sweetness that is very intriguing. Coffee beans from the Cerrado region of Brazil have a comfortable bittersweet taste and an extremely smooth entry. This Front Street Specialty Blend Coffee is suitable for major specialty coffee shops and home brewing.

2. Front Street Classic Blend Coffee Beans

Front Street Classic Espresso Blend is a formula combining three origins: Brazil, Indonesia, and Vietnam. It uses a medium-dark roast, maximizing the rich aroma of the coffee and allowing us to easily extract abundant and dense coffee crema. The extracted espresso presents rich flavors of cream chocolate, spices, toffee, and almonds, with a smooth mouthfeel. It is suitable for friends who pursue a strong coffee taste, and it also helps us practice latte art.

If we do not want the coffee to be too bitter, we can also choose SOE single-origin coffee. The extracted espresso will not only have the fresh fragrance of flowers and fruit, but also a light and elegant flavor that is very easy to drink. To make SOE moka pot coffee or SOE espresso, you can choose the following two beans:

1.  Front Street Strawberry Candy Coffee Beans

Front Street Strawberry Candy comes from the Costa Rica region and uses the familiar honey process. When a medium roast is used, it presents a sweet flavor, and this bean contains half Geisha variety, so it naturally has an elegant floral aroma. When extracted with a moka pot or espresso machine, the espresso will have rich aromas of roses, citrus, strawberry jam, and grapes, with very complex layers.

2. Front Street Flower QueenSOECoffee Beans

Front Street Flower Queen Coffee Beans are a natural single-origin coffee from Ethiopia. African coffee flavors are relatively light and airy, with obvious floral and fruity notes and bright acidity. The Flower Queen SOE has flavors of orange blossom, citrus, honey, and grapefruit, with a very strong juicy sensation.

The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.