Espresso Vivace Roasteria
Espresso Vivace Roasteria’s motto is "una bella tazza di caffe”, which means “a beautiful cup of coffee” in Italian, and it means a great deal to us at Vivace. "Espresso Vivace" translates loosely as “great enthusiasm and excitement” about the new internationally-loved coffee: caffe espresso.
Vivace is a partnership developed by David Schomer and Geneva Sullivan in 1988. Vivace has created an espresso preparation method based on precise scientific methodology, but inspired by the beauty in the coffee itself. The company aims to research, develop, and promote caffe espresso as a culinary art.
After fifteen years of such research on all aspects of espresso preparation, in pursuit of perfect espresso, Vivace developed a specialized method and roasting process. Many experts consider that our Northern Italian inspired espresso blends possess the sweetest flavor and most abundant crema of any coffee out there.
AWARDS
Awarded best of city by National Geographic Traveler Magazine.
REVIEWS
- "Coffee Prophet". Seattle Times
- "Dream Bean". Puget Sound Business Journal
- "... Vivace up on Capitol Hill. In my opinion it is the finest coffee bar in the US..." Nicholas Lander London Financial Times
- "Meet Espresso's Exacting Master". Jon Bonne, editor, MSNBC
- "Perfect espresso". Tea & Coffee Trade Journal
- "Widely regarded as the espresso expert". Specialty Coffee Retailer Magazine
OH MY...! (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
Aaron McCarty | Aaron McCarty | Thu, 02/02/2012Wow-zers, this stuff is amazing. Super smooth and creamy, I'm a huge fan. Very rich and appropriately strong, this bean and it's complementary roast are a fan-favorite around these parts. A+ espresso.
ALL AROUND COFFEE (on Vivace Espresso Vita...)
avaserfi | avaserfi | Tue, 01/31/2012This is a great blend for all around use. I pull espresso shots with it and use it for drip/pour over. A good coffee to keep around.
VERY NICE! (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
bdcline | bdcline | Wed, 01/11/2012Not much to add to the large number of favorable reviews, other than to echo that this is a very nice, very smooth espresso. Also great that it ships in two 8oz. bags. A nice touch!
GREAT TASTE, GREAT COLOR. (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
nyemt33 | nyemt33 | Thu, 12/29/2011Great espresso taste flavor, good as espresso or latte. Great color and crema that will add to any latte art. very quick service. nice 2 1/2lb sealed bags.
VIVACE ESPRESSO DOLCE (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
yeahyeah | yeahyeah | Tue, 12/27/2011Dark chocolate and a little bit of a spicy aftertaste that lingers. I dosed 18 grams into my Gaggia Classic and did my best to go for a hotter extraction. Dolce seemed to be more picky than other blends but it was great when I got it right. Apparently this blend is designed to stand alone but I really enjoyed it in milk drinks as well. I love the packaging too- the two resealable 8 oz. bags with one way valves are great.
MY FAVORITE (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
Juno | Juno | Tue, 12/20/2011I love Vivace's Dolce. I've been drinking it for years. I've tried other beans, but I always seem to come back to Dolce. Dolce results in an espresso that is very smooth with hints of chocolate.
GOOD BUT MAYBE NOT FOR EVERYONE (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
samuellaw178 | samuellaw178 | Mon, 12/05/2011After spending about 2 weeks with Dolce, it seems like Dolce's a very low toned "dark chocolate" profile. There's almost no/very little hint of fruitiness, with an evident presence of Sumatra earthiness, even pulled at ristretto range, after many days of rests. However, the body with the crema and sweetness are just fantastic. The color of the crema was rusty red which is just beautiful. The only reason it didn't get a 5 cup from me was because of the earthiness that I dislike in my espresso shots. I have no problem accepting that in brewed coffee though, or little hint of earthiness in shot. But because the intensity of the earthiness made me felt like I am tasting Sumatras. It would be greater if the earthiness was less pronounced. It does a good job in milk drink though.
VIVACE STRIKES AGAIN! (on Vivace Espresso Vita...)
SNCollin | SNCollin | Wed, 11/30/2011While the Dolce is my favorite from Vivace, the Vita is a close close second. More caramel and less chocolate in this roast (I prefer chocolaty coffees), but if you're going to splurge on coffee this one is also worth every penny. I'm also a fan of how Vivace packages the beans. Sounds petty but with two 8 oz bags rather than one 16 oz bag I can pour one bag into the bean holder of my Jura Capresso and I can freeze the other sealed bag until I'm ready for more!
TASTES AS AMAZING AS IT SMELLS! (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
UberEclectic | UberEclectic | Sun, 11/27/2011Best beans at any price. These beans are always the same, consistently delicious, flavorful and rich tasting and roasted just to the point of perfection.
VIVACE DOLCE (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
ewelch | ewelch | Thu, 11/17/2011Very smooth, good with or without milk, will order again. Like the double bags as well.
EXCELLENT! (on Vivace Espresso Vita...)
intrepid510 | intrepid510 | Tue, 11/15/2011A great rich smooth carmel coffee. What I really like is that it works great as drip, and press in addition to espresso. This is a big deal because in my house my wife loves drip over everything else, so it's nice not to have to have two different types of beans on hand.
UNMEMORABLE COFFEE (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
echien | echien | Sat, 11/12/2011I found this was really an unmemorable coffee. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it.
THE COFFEE SEEMED A LITTLE (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
chris.ruland | chris.ruland | Tue, 11/08/2011The coffee seemed a little over roasted, as there was slightly too much bitterness in the finish, but overall it was a good one. Probably would prefer a lighter roast for espresso but I would get it again.
EXCELLENT COFFEE (on Vivace Espresso Vita...)
Wakeknot | Wakeknot | Thu, 10/27/2011definitely a favorite
YUM. (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
lesliejillatkins | lesliejillatkins | Wed, 10/26/2011I lived in Seattle for 4 years and this was my favorite espresso. Happy to have it delivered - incredibly fresh - to my door.
VIVACE ESPRESSO DOLCE (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
paul.nibber | paul.nibber | Tue, 10/25/2011Perhaps one of the best blends to drink in a cappuccino. This espresso is sweet, and I mean that very literally. If you pull this shot correctly, you should be tasting coffee, chocolate, and caramel. That said, I wish it were a bit more complicated on the palette. For what it is, though, it may just be the best.
JUST HAD AN AWESOME CAP OF (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
broseph | broseph | Sun, 10/23/2011Just had an awesome cap of this
BEST CAPPUCIONS AND LATTES! (on Vivace Espresso Vita...)
martin1376 | martin1376 | Mon, 10/17/2011This is the best! I have tried it all, Intelligentsia Black Cat & Badger, California Coffee Roasters, Illy, Alsaco2000, local roasters... This has incredible crema and a taste that many of my guests consider "the best coffee I've ever had!".
SMOOTHEST AMERICANO! (on Vivace Espresso Dolc...)
martin1376 | martin1376 | Mon, 10/17/2011Vivace delivers again! This makes the the best espresso & smoothest americano I have ever had, with the right balance of sweetness, bitterness and great crema!
VIVACE ESPRESSO VITA (on Vivace Espresso Vita...)
portman.steve | portman.steve | Sat, 10/08/2011Bold, strong, deep, pungent yet smooth on the palate without bitter aftertaste. Flavor dose not extinquish as the cup level drops as occurs with many other premiums.