Dark Roast Espresso Coffee Blend for Cappuccinos and Lattes, Featuring Chocolate and Warm Spice Notes

Dark roast espresso coffee brings chocolate, caramelized sugar and warm spice notes to cappuccinos and lattes, giving milk drinks a rich coffee foundation and velvety character. This blend from Paradise Coffee Roasters also makes a balanced straight espresso.

Coffees from Latin America and Asia combine chocolate and spice depth with brightness. Beyond espresso, the blend suits cold brew, pour-over and immersion brewing when prepared with an appropriate grind. Select whole bean to grind for your method, or choose the auto drip or French press grind in 12 oz, 2 lb or 5 lb.

Features

• Dark roast blend developed especially for milk-based coffee drinks
• Chocolate, caramelized sugar and warm spice tasting notes
• Latin American and Asian coffees contribute depth and brightness
• Suitable for straight espresso, cold brew, pour-over and immersion brewing
• Whole bean, auto drip and French press selections in each of three weights

Specifications

• Product type: Coffee
• Roast: Dark roast
• Composition: Blend of coffees from Latin America and Asia
• Tasting notes: Chocolate, caramelized sugar and warm spice
• Weights: 12 oz, 2 lb and 5 lb
• Grind selections: Whole bean, auto drip and French press
• Espresso starting recipe: 18–20 g dose; 36–40 g yield in 25–30 seconds; use an appropriate espresso grind
• Cold brew starting recipe: Steep at a 1:8 ratio overnight; adjust to taste and equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this dark roast blend suitable for lattes and cappuccinos?

Yes, this dark roast coffee blend was developed especially for milk beverages. Its chocolate, caramelized sugar and warm spice notes provide a rich foundation for a double shot paired with textured milk.

Which grind should I choose for espresso, auto drip or French press?

Choose whole bean for espresso and grind it to suit your equipment; select auto drip or French press for those respective brewing methods. All three selections are offered in 12 oz, 2 lb and 5 lb.

How should I start brewing this coffee as espresso or cold brew?

For espresso, start with an 18–20 g dose and aim for a 36–40 g yield in 25–30 seconds using a suitable grind. For cold brew, start at a 1:8 ratio and steep overnight, then adjust either recipe to taste and equipment.