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An excellent espresso is created by blending a variety of coffees that are suitable for its style. While regular medium or light roast beans can be used to make espresso, they can release tasting notes that are not suitable for the drink.

The best espresso beans are smooth and nuanced, with a a rich crema. They also have less caffeine than drip-style espresso.

Origin

The history of espresso coffee beans is a fascinating tale. According to legend, a 9th century Ethiopian Goat-herder named Kaldi discovered the first coffee plant among his goats. He noticed its unique energizing effect on his goats. He began to feed his herd these fruits of the Coffea arabica plant and they grew stronger and healthier, as well as began to be more active. This led to the creation of a beverage that is now enjoyed by many around the world.

Espresso is made by pushing hot water through finely ground coffee beans. The brew produced is rich and concentrated, with a layer of tight, smooth bubbles known as crema. This is the hallmark of a fantastic espresso drink, and it has created a whole culture around the drink.

Espresso is not only popular in cafes, but can be made at home. You can get the perfect cup of coffee each time by purchasing the proper equipment and roasting your beans yourself. It takes a little longer than buying 1kg coffee beans from the supermarket but the quality and flavor are worth it.

The right kind of coffee beans for espresso is essential to ensure that your brew is delicious and rich. Many people use regular coffee for making espresso. This is not recommended as they are ground and roasted differently, which can result in a bitter or weak coffee.

The espresso coffee beans we offer are specially roasted and ground for the espresso brewing method. They will deliver you an outstanding cup of coffee each and every time. We only purchase Arabica and Robusta coffee beans from farms that adhere to sustainable agriculture and high ethical standards. This unique coffee comes from the Colombian region Huila, which is renowned for its fertile valleys, snow-capped mountains, and soil that has been enriched by minerals over time.

Roast

Roasting is the process that converts raw green beans into the coffee that we drink. It also gives the coffee its taste aroma, colour and flavour. The roasting process is a precise science and requires a lot of ability and experience to regulate the temperature of the fire to ensure that the beans don't get burned and turn dark bitter or oily.

During roasting, the beans can lose up 55% of their moisture. They also expand in size. The beans will also begin to release carbon dioxide, which causes them to expand and crack. This is referred to as the 1st Crack. The first crack marks the moment when sugars begin to caramelize, bound up water begins to escape and the structure of the bean breaks down allowing oils to move out of their tiny pockets within the seed. This is a crucial point when roasting and if you rush it the coffee will be ruined.

A well-roasted, full-bodied and robust coffee will have an even and smooth profile. It will have a distinct aftertaste with a mild sourness but still retains the essence of the bean. This is accomplished by roasting beans until they are a medium brown color and have lost the majority of their moisture.

Once the seeds have been roasted after which they must be cool down as quickly as they can to stop them continuing to cook and release more carbon dioxide. The final outcome will depend on the speed of roasting and the speed at which they are cooled.

Espresso coffee is generally blended. This is because while single origin beans are fantastic for certain brewing methods, espresso demands the use of a variety of bean varieties to give the rich, complex flavors it is famous for.

It is recommended to invest in a top-quality espresso machine to make the finest cup of espresso. The top machines come with an espresso tank that is separate and an espresso boiler with a larger capacity, which allows for rapid heating. To increase the quality of extraction make sure to fill the tank with fresh, cold water.

Dose & Yield

A single shot of espresso is created by pushing one gram ground coffee through the brewing process. This means that the ratio of ground coffee to liquid espresso has to be less or equal to than 1 kg of coffee beans:2. The exact ratio depends on the density of the beans. Some coffees are heavier than others when ground to the same size. This is why a scale that is precise can be extremely useful!

The temperature of the brew will affect how you use your coffee beans. The ideal range is between 205-205 degrees Fahrenheit to 195 degrees. This is because the flavor compounds in your beans are best extracted within this temperature range. A temperature that is higher or lower can alter the rate, volume and consistency of extraction, and the texture, flavour and the thickness of your crema.

There will always be the choice between extracting your coffee to a high strength and having a rich taste. The more you extract, the stronger your coffee will be. However, this also increases the chance of bitterness as well as acidity. You may be tempted to compensate for this by using recipes that have a high yield. When you increase the multiplier, you also increase the amount of water passing through the grinds. This is important and can result in more flavor being lost.

Dose is the most flexible lever for control, however there are many other elements that influence the strength of your espresso. The ratio is the most important element, as is the accuracy of your grinder as well as the size and speed of your portafilter, and the speed at which you take your shot.

A longer ratio (less than 1:2) will result in a balanced, intense espresso that has a delicious mouthfeel. On the other hand, a lower ratio will yield a more intense but less balanced espresso. The key is finding the ideal balance for your taste. You can achieve this by playing around with the dosage and altering the ratio to suit your preference for intensity and flavor payoff.

Brewing

Espresso beans are ground more finely than regular coffee beans and brewed using greater pressure. This results in a more powerful shot of coffee, which has more intense flavors and aromas. Espresso is used in a variety coffee recipes like cappuccinos as well as lattes, which are typically made with milk. Espresso is often used in baking, or as a garnish for chocolate or coffee-based desserts.

Espresso coffee can be made with different brewing methods, including Turkish coffee, French press, cold drip, and brew. The type of brewing method you select is based on your personal preferences and the coffee brewing equipment you have. Making a few experiments with different methods of brewing and ingredients can aid you in finding the perfect cup of espresso.

Espresso beans can be used in other coffee drinks but they are best used for drinks that are espresso-based. Espresso beans are roasted longer, usually past the second crack. This gives them more dark, toasted and more intense flavor. In addition, espresso beans are often roast with higher levels of volatile compounds like trigonelline and chlorogenic acids 2, which contribute to the body, bitterness and aroma of espresso.

Although it is technically feasible however the result may not be as desirable. Espresso beans are roasted to bring particular flavours, like chocolatey and fruity, which can be difficult to reproduce using other roasts.

The most important thing to make espresso is to create a high-quality crema. This is a rich and thick layer of coffee foam that reaches the surface of the coffee as it is extracted under a high pressure. A good crema is a sign you have incorporated all the basic inputs from your coffee beans grinder, grinder, resistance in the coffee bed and water temperature to create a great espresso.

The most crucial aspect to achieving a good crema is the quality of your beans. The finest espresso beans are those that have been roast at a medium to dark roast and then ground as finely as is possible. Freshness is also crucial because whole beans preserve their flavor and taste longer than ground varieties. It is also essential to store beans in a sealed airtight container free of heat and moisture.