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Making Superior Espresso
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By
Autumn Rhodes
The best espresso starts with the best espresso beans. Check out these options to make your perfect shot of espresso
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Light/Blonde Roast
Medium Roast
Dark/Bold Roast
Light/Blonde Roast
The name says it all, the smoothness of this blend is something you will enjoy if you prefer a lighter flavor.
Silencer Smooth Roast
Starbucks blonde espresso has a light flavor
Starbucks®
Veranda is another blonde option if you want a less bitter taste
Starbucks®
Medium Roast
AK-47 is an actual espresso roast. It has a full bodied flavor for a great espresso.
AK-Espresso Roast
Guatemala has notes of cocoa and soft spices making for a nice medium blend
Starbucks®
Caribou coffee has a great medium roast with notes of woodsy spices and caramelized sugar
Caribou Blend Medium Roast
Blue bottle balanced blend with a medium roast
Blue Bottle Whole Bean Organic Coffee, Balanced, Medium Roast ...
For all my Canadian friends we can’t leave this rec out!
Tim Hortons Whole Bean Original, Medium Roast Coffee, Made with ...
I know this is ground coffee, but I am a sucker for Starbucks seasonal blends!
Starbucks ® Fall Blend Coffee GROUND
This bourbon pecan praline blend is great for flavor!
12 oz Box Bourbon Praline Pecans
Caramel and rum flavors come through on this blend
Caramel Rum Crunch 12oz - Drag Up Coffee
Dark/Bold Roast
Beyond Black is one of my favorite beans for espresso.
Beyond Black Roast - Black Rifle Coffee
Freedom Fuel is another great option. It has a bold flavor you will love.
Freedom Fuel Roast
The espresso blend at Starbucks has a deep, rich flavor for my dark roast lovers. It makes an exceptional cup
Starbucks®
Sumatra is another great dark roast with rustic spice notes
Starbucks®
If you don't have a grinder the Cafe Bustello espresso blend is perfect.
Café Bustelo Espresso Vacuum-Packed Dark Roast Ground Coffee - 10oz
This dark roast espresso blend from Blue Bottle is full bodied with rich flavors
Blue Bottle Whole Bean Organic Coffee, Espresso, Dark Roast, 12 ...
