Brewing Espresso

The base for every café drink you love

Grind

Very finelike fine sea salt

Water

93–94°C

Time

36sec

Ratio

23g in39–40g out

What to look for: Espresso rewards body, sweetness and complexity. Blends are traditionally the espresso roaster's playground — designed to balance perfectly under pressure. That said, single origins can produce extraordinary espresso when dialled in correctly.

Our picks for espresso

1. Smith & Evans Full Bodied & Vibrant

   Our most versatile blend and a natural espresso performer. Brazil, Colombian and Ethiopian beans combine for a full-bodied, smooth shot with beautiful crema. Outstanding as a flat white base — works with all milks.

2. Assassin Strong & Smooth

   Colombian and Guatemalan beans under pressure produce a shot with real panache — strong, smooth and distinctly James Bond. Excellent for long blacks and milk drinks where you want the coffee character to come through.

3. Moonshine Rich & Bright

   Our organic Guatemalan and Ethiopian blend produces a beautifully bright, rich shot. Especially good as a black coffee — long or short.

4. Johnny Cash Strong & Dark

   For those who want it big and bold. Dark Costa Rican beans pull a deep, intense shot with serious presence. Not for the faint-hearted — perfect if you like your coffee the way Johnny liked his outfits.

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Also great: Colombia, Papua New Guinea

Roasted to order in Fyshwick. Free shipping over $70.

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