Classic Italian Blend

It is bold, rich, and full-bodied with notes of cocoa and hazelnut. Designed to capture the essence of a traditional Roman espresso, these italian coffee beans offer a "Bitter-sweet" balance. You can expect a deep, intense flavor profile with a smooth caramel finish, unlike the acidity found in lighter fruitier roasts.

It is a Medium-Dark Roast (Strength 5). While many customers describe it as a dark roast due to its intensity and occasional oily sheen, technically it is roasted to a "Medium-Dark" profile. This provides the punchy kick of a dark roast but retains more complexity than a burnt charcoal roast, distinguishing it from a standard medium roast coffee beans profile.

It is a premium blend of Arabica and Robusta. To achieve the authentic "kick" and thick crema of an italian bean espresso, we blend premium arabica coffee beans (specifically coffea arabica beans from Brazil and Ethiopia) with high-quality Robusta. This combination provides the body and caffeine content that pure beans arabica sometimes lack for this specific style.

Yes, it is specifically engineered for espresso methods. This blend produces a rich, thick crema, making it one of the best coffee beans for bean-to-cup machines and traditional espresso handles.
Important: If buying pre-ground, select ""Ground for Espresso."" Unlike our other blends, this ground bean option is finer, designed for rapid pressure extraction.

No, it is smooth with no harsh aftertaste. While it has a "bitter-sweet" cocoa profile typical of italian beans coffee, it is not harshly bitter. Reviews confirm that when ground and brewed correctly, it remains surprisingly smooth for such a strong coffee. If it tastes bitter, try adjusting your grinder slightly coarser.

Yes, you can subscribe and save. For those who need their daily espresso fix, we offer a flexible subscription service in the UK. This ensures you never run out of fresh coffee beans, gives you a discount on the standard price, and guarantees you always have the best deal on your morning brew.

It is the secret to a thick, golden crema. While 100% Arabica can sometimes taste thin or acidic as an espresso, adding high-quality Robusta creates the heavy body and rich "crema" (the golden foam layer) that defines authentic Italian coffee. This blend gives you the best of both worlds: the flavor of arabica coffee beans with the texture and caffeine "kick" of Robusta.

Yes, it is the perfect choice for cappuccino and latte. Because of its Strength 5 rating and Robusta content, this coffee has the power to cut through milk. It retains its strong coffee flavor even in large lattes, whereas a lighter medium roast coffee might disappear behind the taste of the milk.

We roast weekly for freshness. We guarantee a recent roast date to ensure the fresh coffee beans retain their aroma. However, please note that our large 1kg bags of whole coffee beans are generally not resealable. We recommend transferring them immediately to an airtight container to keep them fresh.

It offers premium quality at a "daily drinker" price. We believe this is one of the best value ground coffee beans options in the UK market. By blending Arabica with high-quality Robusta, we can offer a sophisticated, cafe-quality espresso experience that is more affordable than single-origin microlots, making it perfect for everyday drinking.