Blue Bottle Organic Espresso Dark Roast Whole Bean Coffee 12 Oz

Overview

A 12 ounce bag of Blue Bottle's organic whole bean coffee, roasted dark and blended specifically for espresso, using beans from Latin America and Central Africa. Fits espresso drinkers who want a darker, chocolatey shot rather than a lighter all-purpose roast.

This is one roast within a wider Blue Bottle lineup that also includes Bright, Balanced and Bold blends, so the dark roast and espresso-specific blending here are the point of difference rather than a general-purpose bag. Certified organic sourcing and small-batch roasting are the other things the seller leans on, since there is no customer review data yet to back up the taste claims.

• 12 ounce bag, whole bean
• Dark roast blended for espresso
• Certified organic, small-batch roasted
• Beans from Latin America and Central Africa

Who it's for

Suits espresso drinkers who want a darker, bolder shot that pairs well with milk drinks. Less suited to someone who prefers a brighter, lighter roast for drip or pour-over, since this blend is built specifically for espresso.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

The darker roast develops the rich, chocolatey flavor the seller describes, and the blend of Latin American and Central African beans is formulated to hold up under espresso extraction rather than a slower brew method. Being whole bean, the result in the cup still depends on grinding fine enough and fresh enough for an espresso machine.

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