Espresso Coffee Beans 1kg
An excellent espresso is created using a blend of different coffees that fit its style. While normal medium or light roast beans can be used to make espresso, they could release tasting notes that aren't suitable for the drink.
The best espresso beans are smooth and nuanced with rich crema. They also contain less caffeine than drip-style coffee.
Origin
The story of the origins of espresso coffee beans is fascinating with a twist. According to legend the 9th century saw an Ethiopian Goat-herder named Kaldi discovered the first coffee plant among his goats and observed its unique energizing effect on his goats. He began feeding his herd the fruits of the Coffea plant and they grew stronger, healthier and more active. This was the beginning of a great beverage that is consumed by people across the world.
The coffee we know as espresso is made by pushing hot water under pressure over a bed of finely ground coffee beans. The brew that is produced is rich and concentrated with a layer on top of tight, smooth bubbles, referred to as crema. This is the hallmark of a great espresso drink, and it has created an entire culture around the beverage.
Espresso is popular not only in cafes, but it can be made at home. Making sure you have the proper equipment and roasting your own beans will help you make the perfect cup every time. It takes a little longer than buying coffee from the store, but the quality and flavor are worth it.
The right kind of coffee beans for espresso is crucial to ensure that your brew is delicious and rich. Many people use regular coffee for making espresso. This is not recommended because they are roasted and ground differently, which could result in a weak or bitter the brew.
The espresso coffee beans we offer are specially ground and roasted for the espresso brewing method. They will give you an outstanding cup of coffee every day every time. We only source the highest quality Arabica and Robusta beans from farms that adhere to sustainable farming practices and high ethical standards. This speciality coffee is from the Colombian region of Huila, which is famous for its fertile valleys, snow-capped mountains, and soil which has been enhanced with minerals over time.
Roast
The process of roasting transforms the raw, green beans into the coffee we drink. The roasting process is also responsible for the coffee's taste, colour, and aroma. The process of roasting requires a lot of expertise and experience in order to control the temperature so that the beans don't burn or turn bitter.
During the roasting process the beans lose a bit of moisture and expand by as much as five percent. The beans also begin to release carbon dioxide which causes them to expand and crack. This is called the 1st Crack. The first crack is the moment when sugars begin to caramelize, bound up water starts to escape and the structure of the bean begins to break down allowing oils to migrate from their tiny pockets in the seed. This is a crucial stage in the roasting process, and If it is not done properly it could result in the coffee being destroyed.
A well-roasted, full-bodied and robust coffee will have an elegant and balanced flavor. It will have a mild sourness and a strong aftertaste, while preserving the origin character of the bean. This is accomplished by roasting the beans until they turn a medium brown and have lost the majority of their moisture.
After the seeds have been roasted and cooled, it is crucial to cool them down as fast as you can to stop them from burning. This will release more carbon dioxide. Depending on the method by which they are cool and the speed that they are finished they may end up as a light roast, a medium roast or a dark roast.
Espresso coffee is generally a blend. While single origin beans work for certain brewing methods however, the intense flavors of espresso require a mix of different bean types.
To get the best espresso it is recommended that you use a high quality espresso machine. 1kg roasted coffee beans come with a separate water tank for the espresso, as well as a bigger capacity boiler that allows for faster heating. To increase the quality of extraction ensure that the water tank is filled with cold, fresh water.
Dose & Yield
A single shot of espresso is created by pushing a gram of ground coffee through the brewing process. The ratio of liquid espresso to ground coffee should be less than or equal to 1:2. The exact ratio depends on the density of your specific beans. Some coffees occupy more volume by weight than others when ground to the same size - this is why a precise scale is so important!
The temperature of the brew will influence how you use your coffee beans. The ideal range 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 temperature range. A higher or lower temperature can affect the texture, flavor, and the thickness of the crema as well as the consistency and quantity of extraction.
There is always the choice between extracting your coffee to an extremely strong strength and also having a smoky taste. The more you extract, the stronger it will become however it can also increase the risk of bitterness and acidity. You may be tempted by recipes that have an impressive yield to make up for. As you increase the multiplier, you increase the amount of water passing through the grinds. This is important and can result in more flavor being lost.
Dose is the most flexible lever for control, but there are many other elements that play a part in the strength of your espresso. The most important one is the ratio and also your grinder's precision as well as the dimensions of your portafilter and the speed with the speed at which you push the shot.
For instance, a higher ratio (less than 1:2) produces a smoky but balanced espresso, with a syrupy mouthfeel and clarity of flavours. On the contrary, a smaller ratio will yield a more intense but less balanced espresso. The trick is to find the right balance for your palate. You can achieve this by changing the ratio and playing with the dose depending on the intensity and flavor you like.
Brewing
Espresso beans are ground more finely than regular coffee beans and brewed with more pressure. This produces a stronger shot of coffee, which has more intense flavors and aromas. Espresso is used in a variety of coffee recipes, including cappuccinos and lattes, which are generally made using milk. Espresso is often used in baking or as a garnish for desserts that contain coffee or chocolate.
Espresso coffee can also be prepared by various methods of brewing, such as Turkish coffee, French press, cold drip coffee, and brew. The type of brewing technique you choose will depend on your personal preference and the equipment you have. Making a few experiments with different methods of brewing and ingredients will assist you in determining the perfect espresso.
It is possible to use espresso beans for other beverages, however they are best suited for drinks that contain espresso. Espresso beans are roasted longer, usually over the second crack. This gives them a darker, toasted, and more intense taste. Espresso beans are also often roast with higher levels of volatile substances such as trigonelline 2 as well as chlorogenic acids 4, which contribute to the body and bitterness of espresso.
While it is technically possible to make espresso using any kind of roasted coffee bean but this will not produce the desired results. Espresso beans are roasted for particular flavors, like chocolatey and fruity, that are difficult to replicate by using different roasts.
The key to making espresso is to get a great crema. This is an extremely thick and rich layer of coffee foam that rises to the top of the coffee when it is extracted at high pressure. 1kg of coffee beans indicates that you have combined all the essential ingredients, such as your coffee beans, grinder and resistance in the coffee bed, to create a great coffee.
The quality of your coffee beans is essential to achieving a good, creamy crema. The most ideal espresso beans are ones that have been roasting to medium or dark roast and have been ground as fine as is possible. They should also be fresh, since whole beans will preserve their taste and flavour for longer than ground varieties. It is also important to store beans in a sealed container free of heat and moisture.