jeguzik Senior Member Joined: 2 Apr 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Cleveland, OH Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Wed Apr 2, 2008, 8:33pm Subject: Good Espresso Roast
I would like to poll the coffee cognoscenti for a good coffee / roast to use for my new espresso machine. I would like to find a good value as my wife and I tend to go through a good bit. I would like to find a good supplier and and a good bean/roast to start to buy from, obviously something that is better than what I can find in the store. I saw very good prices at Mod edit: Commercial link disabled but are they any good and where to start for making espresso? Don't flame me, but before I bought the espresso machine I was fond of Starbucks Cafe Verona... Now I am looking to expand my tastes a bit.
Also, any good roasters around Cleveland Ohio, I should look up.
Find a boutique roaster near to where you live and make sure it is freshly roasted and rested for a few days before use. Buy enough to last a week or so and then get fresh as needed, this way you should always have the freshest beans possible. Don't be afraid to try some single origin espresso, you will be surprised at some of the great beans out there that don't need to be blended.
Peet's Espresso Forte' is a pretty good blend. I also loved Counter Culture's Espresso Forte'. There are so many awesome roasters out there. You just have to find one that you like and stick with them.
So far, I think my favorite espresso blend is a tie between Counter Culture's Espresso Forte' and Intelligentsia's Black Cat Espresso. However, I also liked Peet's Espresso Forte'. It did well with milk-based drinks...I usually don't drink straight espresso. As for their Customer Service, Peet's is top notch. They document their roast dates right on the bag, so you know you are getting freshly roasted coffee. The coffee I ordered from Peet's was only 3 days from the roast date. It was awesome working with coffee that was sooo fresh! Also, I got my order quick!! I think it only took around 3 or 4 days. They will also answer your e-mails if you have any questions. I don't think you can lose if you take your business to Peet's.
I just orderd Peet's Arabian Mocha-Java blend..from what I've heard, it makes a killer espresso! So I'm pumped to try it out! Good luck in your search for a good espresso roast!! Cheers!
I just found a taste I was looking for, Mod edit it is an Italian import and is so rich, smooth and not bitter. My friend turned me on to it and I have to say, it is every bit as good as the best espressos that I fell in love with in Spain. I highly recommend you try this one on for size. Keep the inputs coming, I will have to try a few and start to compare notes.
boscoblair Senior Member Joined: 29 Jun 2008 Posts: 18 Location: Cary, NC Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Sun Jun 29, 2008, 11:05am Subject: Re: Good Espresso Roast
Hi Jason Last month, by chance, I discovered a local cafe that roasts its own beans several times daily in Cary, NC. In the nearly 40 years that I've been searching for the best coffee roasts, I have not tasted any better espresso than that produced by their on-the-premises product. Try these guys out and let me know what you think. Their web site is Mod Edit: Commercial link removed! Blair Probationary Period: If you are a new signup for CoffeeGeek, you cannot promote, endorse, criticise or otherwise post an unsolicited endorsement for any company, product or service in your first five postings.
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