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Espresso Coffee Beans 1kg A great espresso is created by blending a variety of coffees that fit its style. While medium or light roast beans can be used to make espresso, they may release tasting notes that aren't appropriate for the drink. The finest espresso beans have a smooth, nutty taste with a rich crema. They also have less caffeine than drip-style espresso. Origin The history of espresso coffee beans is a fascinating tale. According to legend, a 9th century Ethiopian Goat-herder named Kaldi found the first coffee plant among his goats. He noticed its unique energizing effects on his goats. He began to feed his herd these fruits of the Coffea arabica plant and they grew stronger, healthier, and started to be more active. This led to the creation of a drink that is enjoyed by people around the world. The coffee we know as espresso is made by forcing hot water under pressure across a bed of finely ground coffee beans. The resultant brew is sweet in flavor and highly concentrated, with a layer smooth tight bubbles on top called the crema. This is the hallmark of a good espresso drink, and has spawned a whole culture around the drink. Espresso is popular not only in cafes, but it can be made at home. You can get the perfect cup of coffee every time by investing in the right equipment and roasting your beans yourself. It is longer than buying coffee from a shop, but it's worth it in terms of quality and flavor. It is crucial to select the right coffee beans for your espresso to ensure a smooth and delicious brew. While many people use regular coffee beans to make their espresso, this is not recommended since they are roasted differently and ground differently, and this can lead to the most bitter or weak coffee. The espresso coffee beans we offer are specially roasted and ground for the espresso brewing method. They will give you an exceptional cup of coffee each and every time. We only purchase Arabica and Robusta coffee beans from farms committed to sustainable farming and high ethical standards. This speciality coffee is from the Colombian region of Huila, which is renowned for its fertile valleys, snow-capped mountains, and soil that has been enriched by minerals over time. Roast The process of roasting transforms the raw, green beans into the coffee we drink. It's also what gives coffee its flavour, colour and aroma. The roasting process is a very precise science and requires great skill and experience to control the temperature of the fire so that the beans don't burn and become dark, bitter or oily. During the roasting process, the beans lose a bit of moisture and grow in size by up to five percent. The beans will also begin to release carbon dioxide, which causes them expand and crack. This is called the 1st Crack. The 1st Crack is at which sugars begin to caramelize and bound up water begins to escape. It's also the time when the structure of the bean is broken and allows oils to flow out of their pockets within the seeds. This is an important step when roasting and should you rush the process the coffee will be ruined. A coffee that is well-roasted will be rich and full of flavour with smooth, balanced taste. It will have a strong aftertaste and minimal sourness, while retaining the original character of the bean. This is achieved by roasting the beans until they are to a medium brown and have lost a lot of their moisture. After the seeds are roasted, it is important to cool them as fast as you can to prevent them from burning. This will release more carbon dioxide. Depending on the method by which they are cooled and the speed that they are finished they may end in a light roast, medium roast or a dark roast. Espresso coffee is generally a blend. While single origin beans work well for some brewing methods, the rich flavours of espresso require a mix of various bean types. To make the best espresso it is recommended that you purchase a top-quality espresso machine. The best machines have a separate tank for espresso and an electric boiler with a greater capacity that allows for faster heating. The water tank should also be filled with fresh, cold water to maximise the extraction quality. Dose & Yield One gram of ground coffee is used to make one shot of espresso. The ratio of liquid espresso to ground coffee has to be less than or equal to 1:2. The exact ratio will depend on the density of the beans. Certain coffees are more heavy than others when ground to the same size. This is why a scale that is precise can be extremely useful! The brewing temperature will also influence how you prepare your beans. The ideal temperature is between 195 and 205 degrees Fahrenheit. This is due to the fact that the flavour compounds in your beans are optimally extracted within this range. A higher or lower temperature can affect the rate, amount and consistency of extraction, and also the texture, taste and thickness of your crema. There will always be an equilibrium between brewing your coffee to an extremely strong strength and also tasting rich. The more you extract the stronger it will become however, it also increases the risk of bitterness and sourness. You might be tempted to offset this by using recipes that have high yields. As you increase the multiplier, you increase the amount of water flowing through the grinds. This is significant and usually means that more of your flavor is being lost or diluted. The dose is the most flexible control, however there are many other factors that affect the strength of the espresso. The ratio is the most important factor, as is the precision of your grinder as well as the size and speed of your portafilter, and the speed at which you draw your shot. A longer ratio (less than 1:2) will result in an intense, balanced espresso with a smooth mouthfeel. On the contrary, a smaller ratio will result in a more intense but less balanced espresso. Finding the right balance is crucial. You can do this by playing with the dose and changing the ratio according to the intensity you prefer and the flavor payoff. Brewing Espresso beans are ground more finely than regular coffee beans and brewed with greater pressure. This produces a stronger, more concentrated shot of coffee that has stronger aromas and flavors. Espresso is used in a variety coffee recipes, including cappuccinos and lattes, which are usually made with milk. 1kg coffee beans can also be mixed with other kinds of coffee in baking or used as a garnish for chocolate- or coffee-based desserts. Espresso coffee can be made by using a variety of methods of brewing like drip coffee, Turkish coffee, cold brew and French press. The type of brewing method you select is based on your personal preferences and the coffee brewing equipment you have available. Making a few experiments with different methods of brewing and ingredients can aid you in finding the perfect espresso. It is possible to use espresso beans in other coffee drinks, however they are best reserved for espresso-based beverages. Espresso beans are roasted for longer and usually go over the second crack. This gives them more dark, toasted and a more intense flavor. Espresso beans are often roast at higher levels of volatile substances like trigonelline 2 and chlorogenic acids 4, which contribute to the bitterness and body of espresso. While it is technically possible to make espresso using any type of roasted coffee bean however, it is unlikely to produce the desired results. This is due to the fact that espresso beans are roasted in order to produce particular tastes, such as fruity or chocolaty, which can be difficult to duplicate with other roasts. When making espresso, the most important thing is to get a great crema. It is a thick, thick layer of coffee foam that rises to the surface of the coffee as it is extracted under a high pressure. A great crema is a sign you have incorporated all the fundamental inputs of your coffee beans grinder, grinder, resistance in the coffee bed and the temperature of the water to create a great espresso. The most crucial aspect to creating a perfect crema is the quality of your beans. The finest espresso beans are those which have been roast at a medium-to dark roast and then ground as finely as is possible. Freshness is also essential because whole beans preserve their flavor and taste for longer than pre-ground varieties. It is also important to keep beans in an airtight jar away from heat and moisture.