Pleasant, fruit-forward aroma with notes of berries and flowers. In the cup, crisp but smooth with intense flavors of lush citrus and apricot that settle to tart berry and chocolate in the finish.

Accolades

"Delicate, floral- and caramel-toned aroma. In the small cup the caramel drops back and a pungent, lemony cedar dominates, complicated by continuing floral top notes. Lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Caramel returns with the flowers in the finish. Almost loses its way in two parts milk, but the caramel turns pleasantly chocolaty and the cedar contributes some authority."

92 points on CoffeeReview.com, August 2011

91 points on CoffeeReview.com, November 2009

90 points on CoffeeReview.com, May 2009

93 points on CoffeeReview.com, June 2004

Background Info

This is our original, award-winning Northern Italian-type espresso blend. This highly acclaimed blend was designed with the straight shot in mind but is equally enjoyable in milk.

Brewing Recommendations

We pull our espresso on a La Marzocco GB/5 espresso machine. These recommendations can change when the components change, so check here each time you purchase to see if anything's changed.

• Temperature: 204F
• Dose: 19-20 grams
• Time: 20-23 seconds

Components

• 10% India - CxR
• 10% El Salvador - Jocotillo
• 20% Guatemala - Ausoles
• 20% Ethiopia Yirgacheffe (Washed)
• 40% Brazil - Safira

Whole Bean Only