(Ess-Press-ó) Strong concentrated black coffee made under steam pressure [Italian, literally 'pressed out']
First seen at the Paris fair in 1855, espresso coffee is extraordinary. A marvel, impeccably extracting all that is best in coffee and no more - so quickly brewed that you get the pure energetic 'heart' of the coffee.
Our espresso roast brings you the perfect Italian style, sweet in flavour with an indefinable tang. Balanced and harmonious, it is the pinnacle of coffee experience, rewarding the drinker with a burst of flavour and giving great persistence to the palate.
The vital indication of whether a cup of espresso is a good one is the presence of 'crema'. At the critical point of preparation, as the coffee is discharged into the cup, the brew should be covered with a caramel coloured layer - the crema - created by the precious oils in the coffee mixing with the water and air during the extraction process. The crema preserves the heat and delicious aroma. The finest beans from exotic locations around the world are blended, freshly roasted, ground and brewed. Whatever your fancy, indulge yourself.
Coffea arabica is a species of coffee indigenous to ethiopia and yemen. It is also known as the "coffee shrub of Arabia", "mountain coffee" or "arabica coffee". Coffea arabica is believed to be the first species of coffee to be cultivated, being grown in southwest Arabia for well over 1,000 years. It is considered to produce better coffee than the other major commercially grown coffee species, Coffea canephora (robusta). Arabica contains less caffeine than any other commercially cultivated species of coffee. Wild plants grow to between 7-12 m tall, and have an open branching system; the leaves are opposite, simple elliptic-ovate to oblong, 6-12 cm long and 4-8 cm broad, glossy dark green. The flowers are white, 10-15 mm in diameter and grow in axillary clusters. The fruit is a berry 10-15 mm in diameter, maturing bright red to purple and typically contain two seeds (the coffee 'bean') Coffea arabica
A classic - rich and stimulating, this intense brew is strong and black with its distinctive caramel coloured crema.
Indulge yourself - lightly foamed milk is rolled into the espresso to mellow the invigorating liquor, finished with a subtle dusting of chocolate.
Smooth, sweet and full flavoured - a combination of espresso, chocolate and steamed milk, topped with dusted, whipped cream.
A small espresso is gently topped with foamed milk delicately floated on the natural crema.
A long refreshing coffee - a single espresso is gently poured into a tall glass of steamed milk to diffuse into a layered visual delight.
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