Generally speaking, the beans used for espresso are roasted to a medium or medium-dark level or above, because espresso is not only used to make black coffee, but also to make fancy coffee drinks such as lattes, flat whites, and mochas. If the roast level is too light, not only will there be little crema, but the coffee's flavor will also be easily masked by the milk. So generally speaking, the beans used for espresso should be roasted a bit darker. Even SOEs are no exception. Even though they are single-origin beans, when they are designated for espresso, the roaster will slightly deepen the roast level so that they perform better under extraction by an espresso machine.

Because espresso has a relatively high consumption rate, espresso beans are generally sold in large sizes such as 1 pound or 1 kilogram, and because the quantity is large, the price is much more affordable than single-origin beans. Today, Front Street Coffee brings you 5 espresso coffee beans that combine value for money and great taste:

1. [Front Street Classic Blend Espresso Coffee Beans] Brazil: Indonesia Mandheling: Vietnam;
Flavor characteristics: rich crema, with an obvious lingering caramel aroma, intense nut and dark chocolate flavors, and a comfortable sweet aftertaste.

 
2. [Front Street Specialty Blend Coffee] Colombia: Brazil;
Flavor characteristics: a pleasant bittersweet taste, extremely smooth on the palate, with a faint grassy aroma, a light fragrance with slight bitterness, sweet and smooth, and a finish that leaves people feeling comfortable.

Coffee beans from Colombia's Huila region have a pleasant acidity, a rich aroma, moderate acidity, and abundant sweetness that is very intriguing. Coffee beans from Brazil's Cerrado region have a comfortable bittersweet taste and are extremely smooth on the palate. This Front Street Specialty Blend Coffee is suitable for all kinds of specialty coffee shops and meets their daily production needs.
 

3. [Front Street Commercial Blend Coffee] Colombia: Brazil: Robusta
Flavor characteristics: classic taste, with caramel sweetness, nutty, cocoa-like, and dark chocolate flavors, balanced acidity and sweetness, slightly bittersweet, and a lasting finish.

Coffee beans from Colombia's Huila region have a pleasant acidity, a rich aroma, moderate acidity, and abundant sweetness that is very intriguing. Coffee beans from Brazil's Cerrado region have a comfortable bittersweet taste and are extremely smooth on the palate. Robusta provides rich crema. This Front Street Commercial Blend Coffee is suitable for coffee shops and beverage shops of all sizes and meets daily business needs.
 

4. [Front Street Dark Cocoa Blend Coffee Beans] Yunnan AA: Brazil;
Flavor characteristics: with soft fruit acidity, caramel sweetness, nut and dark chocolate flavors, smooth and syrupy, but the taste is relatively light.

Yunnan's natural conditions are very similar to Colombia's, with high altitude and a large temperature difference between day and night. Its flavor is mellow, with moderate acidity, a rich and full-bodied taste, uniform bean size, high oil content, and fruity aroma. Its quality and mouthfeel are similar to Colombian coffee. Coffee beans from Brazil's Cerrado region have a comfortable bittersweet taste and are extremely smooth on the palate. This Front Street Dark Cocoa Blend Coffee Beans is suitable for small coffee shops, bakeries, and beverage shops. In addition, this cost-effective Front Street basic espresso blend coffee bean is also very suitable for business and home users who prioritize cost and have average flavor requirements.
 

4. [Front Street Strawberry Candy Espresso Blend Coffee Beans] Costa Rica: Colombia: Ethiopia;

Front Street Strawberry Candy Espresso Beans are based on two major origins: Front Street Costa Rica Tarrazu, which is famous for honey processing, and Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee. On this basis, Colombian coffee beans are added, so that the espresso produced is not only not harsh, but under extraction by the coffee machine also has good crema and a dense texture, while at the same time having a sweet-and-sour taste like strawberry gummy candy.

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