Espresso Coffee Beans 1kg

A excellent espresso requires a mix of beans that are suited to the style of drink. While regular light or medium roasted beans can be used to make espresso, they may release tasting notes that are not appropriate for the drink.

The best espresso beans are smooth and have a subtle taste with a rich crema. They also contain less caffeine than drip-style espresso.

Origin

The story of the origins of espresso coffee beans is fascinating with a twist. According to legend, 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 became stronger and healthier as well as more active. This was the beginning of a beverage that is now enjoyed by many all over the world.

Espresso is made by pushing hot water through finely ground coffee beans. The brew produced is rich and concentrated with a layer of tight, smooth bubbles referred to as crema. This is the hallmark of a good espresso drink and has created a culture around the drink.

Espresso isn't just popular in cafes but it can also be prepared at home. Buying the right equipment and roasting your own beans will help you make the perfect cup every time. The process is a little more time consuming than just buying a coffee at the store, but it's worth it in terms of quality and taste.

It is crucial to select the best coffee beans for your espresso to ensure a luscious and delicious coffee. While many people use regular coffee beans to make their espresso, this is not recommended since they are roasted differently and ground in a different way, and this can result in a very weak or bitter brew.

We offer espresso coffee beans in bags of 1kg that are ground and roasted specifically for espresso brewing. You'll get the best cup of coffee each time. We only purchase Arabica and Robusta coffee beans from farms committed to sustainable agriculture and high ethical standards. We offer this speciality coffee from the Colombian region of Huila that is known for its fertile valleys and snow-capped volcanoes which have enriched the soil with minerals over time.

Roast

The roasting process is what transforms raw, green beans into the coffee we drink. It's also what gives the coffee its flavour aroma, colour and flavour. The process of roasting requires a lot of skill and experience in order to regulate the temperature so that the beans don't get burned or become bitter.

During roasting, the beans may lose up to one fifth of their water. They also increase in size. The beans will also begin to release carbon dioxide which causes them to expand and crack. This is referred to as the 1st Crack. The 1st Crack is when sugars begin to caramelize and bound up water begins to escape. It's also the time when the structure of the bean is broken and allows oils to flow from their pockets within the seeds. This is an important step when roasting and if you rush it, the coffee will be destroyed.

A coffee that is well-roasted will be rich and full of flavor, with smooth, balanced taste. It will be mildly sour and a strong aftertaste keeping the original flavor of the bean. This is accomplished by roasting beans until they are a medium brown color and have lost the majority of their moisture.

After roasting the seeds and cooled, it is crucial to cool them down as quickly as you can to stop them from burning. This will release more carbon dioxide. The final result will depend on the speed at which they are cooked and how quickly they cool.

Espresso coffee is typically a blend. This is because, while single origin beans are excellent for specific brewing techniques espresso requires a mix of different bean varieties to give the rich complex flavours it is known for.

To get the best espresso it is recommended you purchase a top-quality espresso machine. The top espresso machines come with an espresso tank that is separate and a boiler with a higher capacity that enables rapid heating. The water tank should be filled with fresh, cold water to maximise the extraction quality.

Dose & Yield

A single espresso shot is made by pushing a gram of ground coffee through the brewing process. This means that the ratio of ground coffee to liquid espresso must be equal to or less than 1:2. The exact ratio is determined by 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 so useful!

The brewing temperature will also influence how you prepare your beans. The ideal range is between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. This is because the flavor compounds in your beans are best extracted within this temperature range. A temperature that is higher or lower will alter the rate, volume and consistency of extraction, and the texture, flavour and the thickness of your crema.

It is always a trade-off between strong coffee and rich flavor. The more you extract, the stronger the coffee will be. However it also increases the chance of bitterness and sourness. You might be enticed by recipes with high yields to make up for. However, as you increase the multiple you also increase the amount of water that flows through the grinds. This is crucial and could cause more flavour to be lost.

Dose is the most flexible lever of control, however there are other factors that affect the intensity of your espresso. The ratio is the primary element, as is the quality of your grinder, the size and speed of your portafilter, and the speed at which you draw your shot.

For instance, a greater ratio (less than 1 kg of coffee beans:2) will result in a strong but balanced espresso, with a syrupy mouthfeel and a clearness of flavour. A smaller ratio will result in a more intense, but less balanced espresso. The trick is to find the ideal balance for your taste. You can do this by playing with the dose and adjusting the ratio according to the intensity you prefer and the flavour payoff.

Brewing

Espresso beans are ground more finely than regular coffee beans and brewed with more pressure. This produces a stronger espresso, with more intense flavors and aromas. Espresso is used in a variety coffee recipes including cappuccinos and lattes, which are usually made using milk. Espresso is often used in baking or as a garnish on chocolate or coffee-based desserts.

Espresso coffee can also be prepared by a variety of methods of brewing, such as Turkish coffee, French press, cold drip coffee, and brew. The type of brewing method you choose depends on your individual preferences and the equipment for brewing coffee you have available. Try different methods and ingredients will assist you in determining the perfect cup of espresso.

It is possible to use espresso beans for other drinks made with coffee, but they are best suited for espresso-based beverages. Espresso beans are roasted longer and usually go past the second crack. This gives them a darker, toasted, and more intense taste. Espresso beans are also often cooked at higher levels of volatile substances like trigonelline 2 as well as chlorogenic acids 4 which are responsible for the bitterness and body of espresso.

Although it is technically possible to make espresso using any kind of coffee bean roasted, this would not yield the desired results. Espresso beans are roasted for specific flavours, such as fruity and chocolatey, that are difficult to replicate by using different roasts.

The most important thing to make espresso is to get a great crema. It is a thick, dense layer of coffee foam which rises to the top of the coffee when it is extracted at a high pressure. A great crema indicates that you've incorporated all the essential ingredients like your grinder, coffee beans and resistance in the coffee bed, to create a top-quality coffee.

The quality of your coffee beans is key to achieving a great, creamy crema. The finest espresso beans are those which have been roast at a medium to dark roast and then ground as finely as possible. Freshness is also crucial because whole beans preserve their flavor and taste for longer than pre-ground varieties. It is also important to store beans in a sealed container free of heat and moisture.