Espresso Classico - 12 oz.
Paradise Roasters
Price: $12.95
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Paradise Espresso Classico coffee is an original, award-winning Northern Italian-type espresso blend. A pleasant, fruit-forward aroma with notes of berries and flowers resounds from every cup. This coffee has crisp but smooth undertones with intense flavors of lush citrus and apricot settling to tart berry and chocolate in finish. This highly acclaimed blend was designed with the straight shot in mind but is equally enjoyable in milk.
Origin: Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Central America
Farm: Various
Varietal: Various
Altitude: Various
Processing: Natural, Washed
Roast: Medium-Dark
Flavors: Chocolaty, Fruity
Body: Medium
Acidity: Medium
Brewing Recommendations
We pull our espresso on a La Marzocco GB/5 espresso machine. These recommendations can change when the components change, so check here each time you purchase to see if anything's changed.
Temperature: 204F
Dose: 19-20 grams
Time: 20-23 seconds
Components
10% India - CxR
10% El Salvador - Jocotillo
20% Guatemala - Ausoles
20% Ethiopia Yirgacheffe (Washed)
40% Brazil - Safira
Whole Bean Only
■ Top 10 best coffee roasters in the world in National Geographic’s book, “The 10 Best of Everything”
■ Best Boutique Roasters, Food & Wine Magazine, February 2006
■ 2 entries In “The 12 Best Coffees of 2006”, Fast Company Magazine, December 2006
"Round, fruit-forward aroma, with suggestions of berries, desert wine and flowers. Crisp in the small cup, showing intense flavors of apricot, peaches and citrus. The fruity flavors merge and linger in the long, tartly-sweet finish. In two parts milk the complex layers of fruit persist, more nuanced but sweet and distinct. "
91 points on CoffeeReview.com, November 2009
90 points on CoffeeReview.com, May 2009
93 points on CoffeeReview.com, June 2004
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Paradise Roasters - Roast level: Medium
- Type: Regular
- SKU: 1-009-00132-9
- Usually ships within 1 business days
- Transit time usually 1-5 business days (ships from: MN)
REVIEWS & COMMENTS
THIS HAS BEEN A GREAT
intrepid510 | Wed, 01/04/2012 - 00:59This has been a great espresso, bright front with a sweet caramel finish that does really well as an espresso and in smaller espresso based milk drinks, giving it a bit of a buttery texture and finish. My only complaint is that I have not really liked it as drip coffee.
I was very impressed with the shipping of Paradise Roasters, both orders around the holidays and made it to me in three days from MN to CA and then the nice gold clip with the bags that make it easy to keep shut.
SOLID PERFORMER
delaroast | Sun, 10/23/2011 - 07:04smooth flavor with a bit of fruit. I find it a bit soft to cut through milk, but it won't let you down.
ESPRESSO CLASSICO
pgreene | Sat, 08/06/2011 - 21:31My favorite of the 3 Paradise espresso blends I tried., a lot of fruit, a lighter roast than Nuevo or Havana. I froze this two days post-roast so my first shots where much "fresher" than what I'm used to and they reminded me of some Black Cat I had recently, a strong "effervescent' orange flavor, after another day or two it settled down to mixed berry, delicious. Finally, at the end of my first 6 ounces, I tried a shot at 18g, rather than the 20g I'd been using. It's hard for me to judge as (to me) it seems that rest effects beans more than anything, but 18g will be my starting point when I pull the 2nd half out of the freezer.
PERFECT FOR A MILD CAPPUCCINO
Brian Clive | Sat, 08/01/2009 - 05:20Trying it both as espresso and cappuccino, I find the espresso to be on the sour side, high acidity. When having it as a cappuccino, the milk make it a very good, mild cappuccino.
I prefer my cup with more "punch", which is not reflected in this medium roast coffee.
GOOD CREMA, HIGH ACIDITY, EARTHY NOTES
Harve | Fri, 07/31/2009 - 04:33I was hit with a strong earthy aroma when opening this package. I drank it as a straight espresso with a touch of sugar.
The espresso presented a nice brownish crema, a medium body, earthy and even spicy notes, and as can be expected from a medium roast, the acidity was on the higher side. Personally I am more a balanced full-body cup drinker. But this one is great for those looking for a more exotic espresso. A great tasting experience!