Freshly Roasted Espresso Coffee Beans
Espresso Coffee Beans
Explore our curated selection of espresso coffee beans, specially chosen for their exceptional performance in espresso brewing. Each coffee in this collection offers a rich, balanced profile with clarity, sweetness and depth – ideal for both straight shots and milk-based drinks. While these coffees are handpicked for espresso, we roast coffee beans to be versatile and well-developed, making them equally delicious across a range of brew methods, including pour-over, AeroPress, and French press.
To learn more about brewing fantastic espresso take a look at our espresso brew guide or read our article focusing on the best espresso coffee beans.
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Dark Chocolate | Nuts | Sweet Caramel
Nova Espresso Blend Natural, Washed & Pulped Natural
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Orange | Chocolate | Sweet Caramel
Workhorse Blend Washed & Pulped Natural
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NEWCherry | Caramel | ChocolateEl Zumo Blend Natural and Honey
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RELATIONSHIP COFFEERed Apple | Caramel | ChocolateCooperative Costa Rica | Honey
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Hazelnut | Milk Chocolate | Dried Fruits
Brazil Single Origin Brazil | Natural
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How to choose the best coffee beans for espresso
Espresso Coffee Beans FAQ's
What makes a coffee bean suitable for espresso?
Espresso-suited beans typically offer a balanced flavour profile with good body, sweetness, and clarity under pressure. Our espresso picks are curated for their excellent extraction performance, whether you enjoy straight shots or milk-based drinks.
Can I use these espresso beans for filter or AeroPress brewing?
Yes! All of our coffees are versatile across all brew methods – including espresso, pour-over, AeroPress and cafetière. Our Espresso Coffee Beans are great for anyone wanting a well-developed, full-bodied filter coffee.
How fresh are your espresso coffee beans?
We roast all of our coffee to order in small batches on our eco-friendly Loring S35. Your beans will be freshly roasted and ideally rested for 5–14 days before use for optimal flavour and extraction.
Do you offer espresso blends and single origins?
Absolutely. This collection includes both our trusted espresso blends – like Workhorse – and single origin coffees that perform beautifully as espresso – like our Supernova and Brazil Single Origin.
Do you provide grind options for espresso machines?
Yes! Simply select “Espresso Grind” at checkout and we’ll grind your beans to suit domestic espresso machines. However, for best results, we always recommend grinding fresh with a quality burr grinder as this will allow you to 'dial in' your espresso for the best results.
Buy speciality espresso coffee beans from a Sussex roaster
Every coffee in this collection is freshly roasted to order in Sussex on our Loring S35 eco-roaster, and curated for outstanding espresso performance. We work directly with producers in Rwanda, Brazil, Costa Rica and Kenya, and source the rest of our range through importers who share our commitment to transparency. Whether you want a traditional Italian-style chocolate-and-caramel shot, a juicy fruit-forward modern espresso, or a forgiving everyday workhorse — there's something here for you.
Our top espresso recommendations
Best espresso blend for everyday drinking
Workhorse — a balanced 50/50 of washed Rwanda and pulped natural or natural from Brazil. Forgiving on most home espresso machines, particularly good with milk. Our most popular option.
Best espresso blend for traditional Italian-style drinking
Nova Espresso — built around the same coffees as Workhorse but roasted slightly darker, with a higher Brazil percentage. The classic flat white / cappuccino blend — rich dark chocolate, nuts and sweet caramel.
Best espresso blend for fruity, modern flavour profiles
El Zumo — our most adventurous blend. Higher cup score, juicy and fruit-forward. A real talking-point espresso for anyone bored of standard chocolate-and-nut profiles.
Best single origin for espresso
Brazil single origin — naturally processed and full-bodied with classic chocolate-and-nut character. The most "espresso-friendly" of our single origins and a great entry point for anyone curious about brewing single origins on espresso.
Best ethical everyday espresso
Cooperative — our rotating small-hold producer coffee, currently featuring honey-processed Catuai from La Cumbre in Costa Rica. Paid 150% above the Fairtrade minimum. Medium roast, balanced, sweet — great with or without milk.
Best single origin for espresso
Brazil single origin or Supernova — The most "espresso-friendly" of our single origins and a great entry point for anyone curious about brewing single origins on espresso.
→ Shop our Brazil coffee and Supernova
How to brew great espresso at home
The starting point
Most modern speciality espresso recipes follow a 1:2 ratio. As a starting point:
- Dose: 18g coffee in
- Yield: 38g-40g espresso out
- Time: 28–32 seconds from pump start
- Water temperature: 93–94°C
Darker roasts can benefit from a shorter yield and lighter roast coffees may taste better with a longer yield (ie 40-44g of espresso). For full guidance, see our espresso brewing guide.