Best Coffee Beans for Espresso
When it comes to coffee, perfection is the only option. Luckily, there’s nothing imperfect about espresso and its simple yet complex taste. However, finding the right beans for your espresso machine can be tough – especially if you’re just getting started. With so many brands, varieties, and flavors out there today, how do you know which ones are worth buying?
Skipping expensive aftermarket machines and opting for cheaper alternatives may seem like a great way to save money on your first few purchases, but we recommend against doing so if you truly want to get the best-tasting espresso possible from your machine at home or office every morning.
Luckily, we’ve already tried various coffees from many brands and curated the best coffee beans to upgrade your espresso.
Black Cat Espresso by Intelligentsia
A bold and intense coffee with pleasant sweet notes of brown sugar, and dark chocolate. These flavors beautifully balance the bitterness to produce a fine shot of espresso. Liked and appreciated by us all.
Roast: Medium
Flavors: Fruits, Dark Chocolate and Brown Sugar
Features: Low Acidity
Tanzania Peaberry by Volcanica
A high-quality coffee by Volcanica. Characterized by a full, creamy-like, body and a nice aromatic profile. Well-balanced notes of savory chocolate, orange, and a playful acidic finish. Bold and enjoyable coffee.
Roast: Medium
Flavors: Savory Chocolate, Orange
Features: Single Estate
French Roast Coffee by Lion
Roasted to an extra-dark level, this coffee has a full body and exceptional intensity. Velvet-smooth with a noticeable bitterness at the finish. A classic espresso with wonderful earthy notes.
Roast: Dark
Flavors: Smoked, Dark Chocolate, Citrus
Features: French Roast
Italian Roast by Fresh Roasted Coffee
A rich and heavy-bodied, This coffee shows respect to the Italian espresso tradition. Bold and Dense with noticeable notes of bittersweet fruits and a mild hint of sugar.
Roast: Dark
Flavors: Fruits, Bittersweet
Features: Fair Trade
Dark Roast by Koffee Kult
This Coffee is made of 100% Arabica beans and delivers nice smoothness and a full body without a trace of bitterness. Strong with good aroma and flavors.
Roast: Medium-dark
Flavors: Cinnamon, Caramel