Espresso Coffee

Espresso coffee – a choice that makes a difference

Choosing coffee for espresso is not something to be left to chance. The right bean is essential if you want to get more than just a caffeinated beverage from your espresso machine. That's why at Coffee Mates, we've gathered espresso whole bean coffees from the best foreign roasters, which we regularly test ourselves. We know most of them from the first sip – because we believe that recommending coffee is a matter of responsibility, not just attractive packaging.

You'll find beans from places like Olivo Coffee Culture, Amoc, Dropshot, Native, and Kavoholik. These roasters know exactly how to balance the roast profile for espresso – without bitterness, without burnt notes, but with a depth that will delight even the most demanding palates.

What makes a good espresso coffee?

Espresso coffee is not simply "more intense coffee." It's a concentrate of flavor that can be juicy, sweet, fruity, or creamy and chocolatey – depending on the bean you choose. That's why when selecting whole bean coffee for espresso, we pay attention to several things:

• roast level – most often medium or medium-dark, but not over-roasted

• processing method – from traditional washed to anaerobic fermentations, carbonic maceration, or culturing

• botanical variety – in our offer, you'll find espresso from varieties such as Gesha, Pink Bourbon, Caturra, Ombligon

Thanks to this, the coffee from our offer will work great in both classic Italian espresso and modern, fruity short black.

What espresso coffees will you find at Coffee Mates?

At Coffee Mates, we focus on diversity. That's why our espresso coffee offering isn't just about chocolate classics, but also beans for fans of modern flavor profiles.

• Lightly roasted coffees for espresso – for those who enjoy acidity, citrus notes, fruits, and florality in their cup

• Medium roasted coffees for espresso – a balance between sweetness, chocolate, and delicate fruitiness

• Coffees with unique fermentations – e.g., culturing, nitro washed, carbonic maceration, which give espresso a unique character

Looking for coffee for a flat white? Want to make a dense ristretto with a hint of passionfruit or mango? Or perhaps you're looking for a sweet espresso that resembles a dessert? Check out our suggestions – you'll probably find something here that will surprise you more than many a dessert in a good restaurant.

Espresso coffee from around the world

Espresso is a style that offers many possibilities. At Coffee Mates, we like to test it with beans from different parts of the world. We have for you:

• Whole bean coffee from China – yes, you read that right. In Yunnan province, increasingly interesting botanical varieties of Arabica are grown. In terms of taste, you'll find sweetness, delicate nutty notes, sometimes even tea tones.

• Coffee from Peru – this is usually a more classic, sweet espresso with notes of chocolate, caramel, sometimes red fruits. In Peru, you'll find excellent high-altitude cultivation, which translates into the quality of the beans.

• Coffee from Colombia – especially from plantations like Finca El Paraiso by Diego Bermúdez, where fermentations are perfected.

All of this gives you the opportunity to create exactly the espresso you like – sweet, fruity, or classically chocolatey.

Why buy espresso coffee at Coffee Mates?

Because we do it differently than most stores. We're not a roastery – we don't roast coffee ourselves, but this gives us the freedom to choose the best beans from foreign roasters. And we choose them consciously. When you buy from us:

• you know what you're buying – we test almost all coffees ourselves

• you can ask us about the taste – we answer on Instagram, we chat, we share our experience

• you get coffee that's no accident – each has its own story, which we'll gladly tell you

Our store was born out of a passion for espresso, but also a need for connection – we believe that coffee is not just a drink, but an excuse for conversation. So if you don't know which coffee to choose, write to us. We'll advise you just as we would a friend.

Espresso at home? Why not!

Good espresso coffee is not reserved only for baristas. In our store, you'll find beans that will work great in a professional espresso machine, as well as in a home automatic machine or a portafilter. It's also a great base for flat white, cappuccino, or latte.

We know that the choice can be difficult, so we'll give you a hint – in the description of each coffee, you'll find information about its taste and what brewing method it's suitable for.