Coffee Bean – Kennel

There are a number of things that can make the difference between a great espresso coffee and a not so great one.

Good Coffee is like fine wine and when choosing the best coffee beans for espresso a lot can depend on personnel taste, however there are many other factors that can make a potentially fantastic coffee bean a not so great drink if not adhered to:-

1. Freshness
Most importantly has the be the freshness of the espresso bean the quicker the beans is drank after roasting the more oil is remaining within the bean and there for will give a far better crema on your espresso.

2. The Roast
With so many types of roasted espresso beans to choose from typically ranging from a taste profile of light roast, medium roast, intense roast, Dark roast and extra dark roast. I have found that the darker roasted coffee beans will always make the best espresso. One that I particularly like and feel is excellent espresso coffee bean is Café Amore Rocas Beans which I found on www.CoffeeBuyer.co.uk this beans seems to have a great all-round balance for the prefect espresso.

3. Storage
How the beans have been stored after roasting can have a massive effect on the taste, No sunlight is essential, as the sun will dry out the beans removing the oils and causing the bean to go off, quicker than a bean kept in an airtight, valved, foil bag, So avoid coffee bean that is packaged in bags with clear cellophane or stored for display purposes in glass jars (which in my opinion should be for chocolate covered espresso beans only)

4. The Grind
The coarseness of your espresso coffee beans -  i.e. how you grind and tamper the beans make or break your espresso, Grind the beans too fine and you will end up with a bitty, overly strong espresso. Grind them to course and this will result in a much to watery drink. I recommend that you experiment with your espresso grinder and your traditional espresso Machine, until your espresso dispenses in around 22 seconds.

5. Temperature
I am sure you will agree that there is nothing worse than a cold espresso, always make sure your machine is up to temperature before making your drink, and always serve into a warmed cup.

6. Drink Size
Typical coffee espresso size should be 1/1.25 ounce for a single shot and 2/2.5 ounce for a double espresso, if your drink is any larger than this then the end product will be a weak espresso.

So as you can see the real secret to a great espresso coffee is in the details and in the hard work applied by you.