91Expect Maraschino Cherry, Banana, and Vanilla from this washed.
Santa Maria de Jesus, GT / Washed
Cherrybook · live picks
We have pulled together 20 coffees from our catalog that perform consistently well as espresso. This selection favors washed and natural processes, which make up the majority of our current inventory. You will find a heavy representation of Caturra, Colombia, and Bourbon varieties, often sourced from the Huila region in Colombia. Roasters like Phil and Sebastian, Nomad, and Detour contribute the bulk of these options, providing everything from standard pulped naturals to experimental anaerobic lots. Whether you are pulling shots on a home machine or a commercial setup, these coffees offer the clarity and body required for a balanced espresso. We have vetted these lots to ensure they hold up under the pressure and concentration of the espresso brewing method.
What to taste for:Look for a balanced body, clear acidity, and a clean finish that persists through milk or on its own.
24 live picks · ranked by Northscore
91Expect Maraschino Cherry, Banana, and Vanilla from this washed.
Santa Maria de Jesus, GT / Washed
90Syrupy Sweetness, Hazelnut, and Cherry on a washed build.
Matagalpa, NI / Washed
90Expect Plum, Blackberry, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
Kirinyaga, KE / Washed
89Expect Dried Berries, Spice, and Orange Marmalade from this washed.
Kayanza, BI / Washed
88Raspberry, Key Lime, and Maple Syrup on a anaerobic natural build.
CO / Anaerobic Natural
88Ripe Peach, White Florals, and Fresh Blueberries on a washed build.
Cusco, PE / Washed
88Ripe Pineapple, Bright Acidity, and Hops on a washed build.
Antioquia, CO / Washed
88Berry Compote, Lemon Zest, and Hibiscus on a washed build.
Huila, CO / Washed
88Washed lot with Maple Candy, Roasted Almond, and Meyer Lemon in the cup.
La Convencion, PE / Washed
87Expect Pecan, Nougat, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
SV / Washed
87Washed lot with Persimmon, Orange Blossom, and Lilac in the cup.
Cusco, PE / Washed
87Expect Riesling, Honeycomb, and Crème Brûlée from this washed.
CO / Washed
87Rose, White Honey, and Cherry on a washed build.
Huila, CO / Washed
87Washed lot with Ripe Currants, Rose Hips, and Tree Tomato in the cup.
Embu County, KE / Washed
86Guava, Persimmon, and Milk Chocolate on a natural build.
Chiapas, MX / Natural
86Lemon Meringue, Asian Pear, and Lush Florals on a natural build.
Kona, US / Natural
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