Espresso

Coffee selected for espresso should produce a balanced, concentrated cup with enough sweetness, body and flavour to remain expressive at a short brew ratio. Flava’s espresso collection includes both single origins and blends, with profiles ranging from chocolatey and nutty to fruit-forward and complex.

Yes. Selected coffees in this collection are recommended for espresso with milk. Brazil Mountain Mist, Brazil Tropical Savanna and Caffé D’Amour are examples suited to milk-based drinks. Check each product’s brewing recommendation to choose the profile you prefer.

Espresso uses a fine grind, pressure and a short extraction to create a concentrated drink with greater intensity and body. Filter brewing uses more water and a longer extraction, usually producing a cleaner cup with more flavour clarity. Some specialty coffees can work well for both methods.

There is no single required roast level for espresso. Flava’s current espresso selection includes medium through dark-roast coffees. Medium roasts can preserve more origin character, while darker roasts can deliver a fuller, more intense profile. Choose according to your preferred flavour and milk use.

Start with a fine espresso grind and adjust to your machine, dose and recipe. If the shot runs very quickly and tastes thin or sour, try grinding finer. If it runs too slowly and tastes harsh or overly bitter, try grinding slightly coarser.

You can shop Flava Coffee’s espresso collection online for specialty coffee suited to straight espresso, Americano and selected milk-based drinks. The coffees are roasted in Dubai and available to customers across the UAE.