Espresso Coffee Beans 1kg
A good espresso requires a blend of coffee beans that are suitable to the style of beverage. While light or middle roasted beans can also be used to make espresso, the flavor might not be right for the.
The best espresso beans are smooth and nuanced with a rich crema. They also contain less caffeine than drip-style coffee.
Origin
The origin story of espresso coffee beans has a fascinating twist. The legend says that an 8th century Ethiopian goat-herder named Kaldi discovered the first coffee plant in his herd. He noticed that it had a distinct positive effect on his livestock. He began feeding his animals the fruits of the Coffea plant and they grew stronger and healthier as well as more active. This was the beginning of a fantastic drink, one which is now enjoyed by people around the world.
Espresso is created by forcing hot water through finely crushed coffee beans. The resulting brew is rich in flavor and highly concentrated, with a layer of smooth tight bubbles on top called the crema. This is the hallmark of a great espresso drink and has helped create a cult around the drink.
Espresso is popular not only in cafes, but can be made at home. Making sure you have the right equipment and roasting your own beans will allow you get that perfect cup every time. The process is more time consuming than just buying coffee from a shop, but it's worth it in terms of quality and flavor.
It is essential to choose the best coffee beans for your espresso to ensure a rich and delicious brew. Although many people use regular coffee beans to make espresso, this isn't recommended since they are roasted differently and ground differently, and this can lead to an extremely bitter or weak the brew.
We offer espresso coffee beans in
1kg coffee beans bags which are roasted and ground specifically for espresso brewing. You'll get a delicious cup of coffee each time. We only purchase Arabica and Robusta coffee beans from farms that adhere to sustainable farming and ethical standards. We offer this specialty coffee from the Colombian region of Huila which is renowned for its fertile valleys and snow-capped mountains that have enhanced the soil with minerals over the years.
Roast
Roasting is the process that turns raw green beans into the coffee we drink. It's also what gives coffee its taste color, aroma and colour. The process of roasting requires a lot of expertise and experience to control the temperature so that the beans do not get burned or become bitter.
In the process of roasting, the beans lose some of their moisture and grow in size by as much as five percent. The beans will also begin to release carbon dioxide which causes them expand and crack. This is called the 1st Crack. The first crack marks the moment when sugars begin to caramelize, the bound water begins to escape and the structure of the bean is broken down allowing oils to migrate from their little pockets in the seed. It is a critical stage during roasting and if rushed the coffee could be ruined.
A full-bodied, well-roasted coffee will have a smooth and balanced profile. It will have a mild sourness and a strong aftertaste conserving the essence of the beans. This is accomplished by roasting beans until they turn to a medium brown and have lost the majority of their moisture.
After the seeds are roasted, it is important to cool them down as quickly as you can to stop them from continuing to roast. This will release more carbon dioxide. Depending on how they are cooled and the speed that they are finished they could end up as a light roast, medium roast, or a dark roast.
Coffee labelled as 'espresso' is typically made up of various beans. This is because, while single origin beans are fantastic for certain brewing methods, espresso demands an assortment of different bean varieties to give the rich, complex flavors it is known for.
To make the finest espresso, it is recommended that you use a high quality espresso machine. The best machines come with a separate tank for espresso and a boiler with a higher capacity, which allows for faster heating. To maximize the extraction quality, fill the water tank with clean, fresh water.
Dose & Yield
One gram of coffee ground is used to create one shot of espresso. The ratio of liquid espresso to ground coffee should be less than or equal to 1:2. 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 precision scale can be extremely useful!
The brewing temperature will also impact how you use your beans. The ideal temperature is between 205-205 degrees Fahrenheit and 195 degrees. This is because the flavour compounds in your beans are best extracted within this range. A temperature that is higher or lower will affect the rate, amount and consistency of extraction as well as the texture, flavor and the thickness of your crema.
There is always the choice between extracting your coffee to a high strength and having a rich taste. The more you extract the more powerful it will be however it can also increase the chance of bitterness and acidity. You may be tempted to compensate for this by making recipes that have an excellent yield. However, when you increase the multiple you also increase the amount of water passing through the grinds. This is significant and usually means that more of your flavour is being lost or diluted.
Dose is the most flexible lever for control, but there are other factors that influence the strength of your espresso. The most important one is the ratio - and also the precision of your grinder as well as the dimensions of your portafilter and the speed at which you take the shot.
A longer ratio (less that 1:2) will produce a balanced, intense espresso with a smooth mouthfeel. On the other hand, a lower ratio will result in an intense, but less balanced espresso. The key is finding the ideal balance for your taste. You can achieve this by playing with the dose and adjusting the ratio to suit the intensity you prefer and the flavour payoff.
Brewing
Espresso beans are ground finer than regular coffee beans, and brewed with higher pressure. This produces a stronger, more concentrated cup of coffee with more intense aromas and flavors. Espresso is used in a variety coffee recipes including cappuccinos and lattes, which are typically made using milk. It can also be mixed with other varieties of coffee in baking or used as a garnish for chocolate- or coffee-based desserts.
Espresso coffee can also be prepared by different brewing methods, including Turkish coffee, French press, cold drip, and brew. The type of brewing technique you select will be based on your personal taste and the equipment you've got. Experimenting with different brewing techniques and ingredients can aid you in finding the perfect espresso.
Espresso beans can be used to make other coffee drinks but they are best used to make espresso-based drinks. Espresso beans are roasted longer and usually go past the second crack. This results in the appearance of toasted, darker, and more intense taste. Espresso beans are also often roasted at higher levels of volatile substances such as trigonelline 2 and chlorogenic acids 4 that contribute to the bitterness and body of espresso.
Although it is technically feasible to make espresso using any type of coffee bean that has been roasted, this would not yield the desired results. Espresso beans are roasted to bring specific flavours, such as chocolatey and fruity, which is difficult to replicate by using different roasts.
The most important thing to make espresso is to create a high-quality crema. This is a rich thin layer of coffee foam that rises to the surface of the coffee when it is extracted under high pressure.
