Explaining Espresso

Espresso is not a type of bean but actually a blend of beans that are ground very fine and brewed under a high volume of pressure. The key to a great espresso is creating a blend to maintain a pleasant flavor under high pressure with a concentrated amount of water.

Most commonly, espresso is known to be a

dark roasted coffee so as to give it a bite in flavor. Unfortunately, the darker the roast the more susceptible it becomes to losing it's freshness; and roasting it too dark can give it a burnt flavor.

Different coffee shops use many different types of espresso, so check out the coffee shops around you to choose the espresso that best pleases your palette. It is also important to patronize your local shops: they will most likely either roast their own espresso or purchase it from a local roaster, ensuring the freshness of the espresso.

Bean Trader's espresso is a medium roasted blend that has a rich, smooth body with caramel undertones and hints of spice. Our Roast Master Dave keeps the fresh espresso flowing out of Bean Trader's local roasting facility!