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The best coffees for espresso
Our top picks for espresso right now are B 4 - espresso blend by Hermetic Coffee Roasters, Colombie - El Diviso Ombligon ! DÉCAFÉINÉ !! Filtre & Espresso by KB Coffee Roasters, and Espresso - Guatemala - El Panal by KB Coffee Roasters. They come first among 3,555 coffees for espresso from 1,236 independent roasters on Cafendo.
Hermetic Coffee Roasters1. B 4 - espresso blend
Costa Rica- Washed
- Medium
Tasting notes: To ensure freshness, Shipped on Tuesday
€14.90≈ $41.20 / kgThe roaster gives: variety, process, altitude, region, and tasting notes. Opened in the roaster’s shop on 11 days in the last 90.
KB Coffee Roasters2. Colombie - El Diviso Ombligon ! DÉCAFÉINÉ !! Filtre & Espresso
Colombia- Anaerobic
Tasting notes: Yellow fruit candies, Cherry, Red fruits, Tropical fruits
€28.00The roaster gives: producer, variety, process, altitude, region, and tasting notes. Opened in the roaster’s shop on 9 days in the last 90.
KB Coffee Roasters3. Espresso - Guatemala - El Panal
Guatemala- Natural
Tasting notes: Praline, Milk chocolate, Strawberry jam
€17.00The roaster gives: variety, process, altitude, region, and tasting notes. Opened in the roaster’s shop on 10 days in the last 90.
Gorilla Coffee4. Aceh Gold, Sumatra
Indonesia- Natural
Tasting notes: Tobacco, Bright, Citrus peel
$17.00≈ $41.89 / kgThe roaster gives: producer, variety, process, altitude, region, and tasting notes. Opened in the roaster’s shop on 9 days in the last 90.
Süssmund Kaffee5. Ruanda - Mbizi Women Coffee BIO / Espresso
Rwanda- Washed
€13.90≈ $49.89 / kgThe roaster gives: producer, variety, process, altitude, and region. Opened in the roaster’s shop on 9 days in the last 90.
Garcia Berlin6. THE NAUGHTY DOG | Brasil Castanhas Do Brazil natural | Espresso
Brazil- Natural
€16.00≈ $86.96 / kgThe roaster gives: producer, process, altitude, and region. Opened in the roaster’s shop on 9 days in the last 90.
Garcia Berlin7. FLYING ROASTERS | Blackcap | Espresso
€13.00≈ $56.52 / kgThe roaster gives: producer, variety, and region. Opened in the roaster’s shop on 12 days in the last 90.
Father Carpenter8. Victoria Atao, SL9, Peru - Espresso
Peru- Washed
Tasting notes: Elderflower, Bergamot, Citrus Fruits, Melon
€29.90≈ $115.22 / kgThe roaster gives: producer, variety, process, and tasting notes. Opened in the roaster’s shop on 9 days in the last 90.
Hermetic Coffee Roasters9. B 1 - espresso blend
- Costa Rica
- Washed
- Dark
Tasting notes: To ensure freshness, Shipped on Tuesday
€13.90≈ $39.02 / kgThe roaster gives: producer, variety, process, altitude, region, and tasting notes. Opened in the roaster’s shop on 7 days in the last 90.
Gorilla Coffee10. Burundi, Kinyovu
Burundi- Washed
Tasting notes: Sparkling lime, Cocoa, Malted chocolate
$17.25≈ $42.99 / kgThe roaster gives: producer, variety, process, altitude, region, and tasting notes. Opened in the roaster’s shop on 7 days in the last 90.
What the 3,555 coffees for espresso have in common
Origins
Share of the 949 coffees that name an origin
- Brazil26%
- Colombia19%
Ethiopia18%
India14%- Guatemala12%
Tasting notes
Share of the 784 coffees with tasting notes
- chocolate53%
- nuts30%
- caramel22%
- citrus17%
- honey and sugar16%
Roast
Share of the 1,342 coffees with a roast level
- Medium50%
- Dark43%
- Light8%
Process
Share of the 421 coffees whose process is named
- Washed55%
- Natural35%
- Honey6%
Questions and answers
What is the best coffee for espresso?
Our top picks for espresso right now are B 4 - espresso blend by Hermetic Coffee Roasters, Colombie - El Diviso Ombligon ! DÉCAFÉINÉ !! Filtre & Espresso by KB Coffee Roasters, and Espresso - Guatemala - El Panal by KB Coffee Roasters. They come first among 3,555 coffees for espresso from 1,236 independent roasters on Cafendo. Cafendo does not taste or score coffees: the list ranks how much the roaster says about each coffee (producer, variety, process, altitude, region, tasting notes) and how often visitors open it in the roaster’s shop.
What does coffee for espresso taste like?
In the tasting notes roasters wrote for 784 coffees for espresso, the most frequent flavours are chocolate (53%), nuts (30%), caramel (22%), and citrus (17%).
How is coffee for espresso usually roasted?
Of the 1,342 coffees with a roast level: medium 50%, dark 43%, and light 8%.
Where does coffee for espresso come from?
Of the 949 coffees that name an origin, most come from Brazil (26%), Colombia (19%), Ethiopia (18%), and India (14%).
How is coffee for espresso processed?
Of the 421 coffees whose roaster names the process: washed (55%), natural (35%), and honey (6%).
How much does coffee for espresso cost?
The median price is ≈ $43.65 / kg, from the sizes and prices of 2,713 coffees. Prices are indicative: the roaster’s shop has the current one.
Where can I buy coffee for espresso?
From the roaster: Cafendo is a marketplace and does not sell coffee itself. Each coffee links to a shop that sells it, usually the roaster’s own, and if the roaster accepts order requests, you can also send it one on Cafendo. The seller sets the price and delivery.
How we picked
Cafendo does not taste or score coffees, so the list ranks what the roasters publish. Each coffee gets points for:
- each day in the last 90 on which visitors went to the roaster’s shop for it (up to 10);
- each fact the roaster gives: producer, variety, process, altitude, region, tasting notes (up to 6);
- a photo and a price (1 each), and an average rating of 4 stars or more (2).
- At most two coffees per roaster; no Amazon listings. Origin lists take single origins only.
Nobody pays for a place. The lists are worked out again every day from the roasters’ listings. How Cafendo orders its lists