Hideaway — Dark Roast
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Dark
Shop 4.8 (116)
88CBI
US$1.35/oz
Cherrybook · live picks
The best coffees for espresso brewing
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.
16 available lots shown · ranked by Cherrybook Index
Two Wheel — Espresso
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Shop 4.8 (258)
87CBI
US$1.35/oz
Off Hours — Decaf
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Medium
Shop 4.7 (131)
87CBI
US$1.53/oz
Argyll Blend
Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Toffee, and Orange in the cup.
DarkMilk ChocolateToffeeOrange
Shop 5.0 (26)
86CBI
US$1.53/oz
Typical US$1.10 to $2.10/oz
Limited comparison
Milkshake aux Fraises (Brayan Alvear)
Strawberry, White Chocolate, and Creamy on an experimental lot.
Huila, CO · Experimental
StrawberryWhite ChocolateOverall Sweet
Shop 4.9 (43)
86CBI
US$2.19/oz
Typical US$1.90 to $3.04/oz
Santa Lucia / Brazil
Expect Milk Chocolate, Marzipan, and Roasted Almonds from this natural lot.
Brazil · Natural
Milk ChocolateMarzipanAlmond
Shop 4.7 (105)
86CBI
US$1.47/oz
Colombia Finca Alcatraz Wilfredo Ule Vargas Caturra
Expect Riesling, Honeycomb, and Creme Brulee from this washed lot.
Colombia · Washed
LightWineyHoney
Shop 4.9 (34)
86CBI
$2.33/oz
Typical $1.84 to $2.95/oz
El Pijao Divisa
Expect Floral, Red Plum, and Pineapple from this carbonic maceration lot.
Tolima, CO · Carbonic Maceration
FloralPlumPineapple
Good Food 2026 roaster
85CBI
$2.19/oz
Typical $1.58 to $2.53/oz
Ethiopia Worka Chelbessa Yirgacheffe Organic
Roaster flags Peach, Boysenberry, and Elderflower in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET
Medium-LightPeachBlackberryElderflower
Shop 4.7 (80)
85CBI
$2.33/oz
Typical $1.55 to $2.97/oz
Limited comparison
The Espresso Pair
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Shop 4.8 (434)
85CBI
$2.75/oz
Typical $1.31 to $2.49/oz
Limited comparison
DarkDark ChocolateWalnutSpice
Shop 4.9 (11)
85CBI
US$1.53/oz
Typical US$1.23 to $1.96/oz
Broad comparison
MediumDark ChocolateSugarcaneGrape
Shop 4.9 (203)
85CBI
$1.66/oz
Typical $1.50 to $2.40/oz
Broad comparison
Medium-DarkFigMolassesSpice
Shop 4.9 (282)
84CBI
$1.66/oz
Typical $1.20 to $2.29/oz
Limited comparison
UBA Berry — Omni
Grape Candy, Blackberry, and Strawberry on an experimental lot.
Risaralda, CO · Experimental
MediumGrapeBlackberryStrawberry+2
Well-reviewed roaster
84CBI
US$4.38/oz
Typical US$4.03 to $6.44/oz
MediumAlmondWalnutStone Fruit+3
Well-reviewed roaster
84CBI
US$2.60/oz
Typical US$2.75 to $4.40/oz
Broad comparison
MediumMarzipanLemonCandy+1
Well-reviewed roaster
84CBI
US$4.93/oz
Typical US$5.31 to $8.49/oz
Broad comparison
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