Top Picks for Espresso 

Our Team put together a list of their favorite full-size bag offerings for espresso. Can’t wait to taste? Email us at info@royalcoffee.com to get a sample sent your way.

Looking to learn more about Espresso? Watch our recorded webinar, “Good for Espresso” for a deep dive into one of our favorite brew methods with The Crown’s Alex Taylor, Candice Madison, Chris Kornman, Elise Becker, and Sandra Elisa Loofbourow.

Brazil

BRAZIL ORGANIC MOGIANA FAZENDA ESTANCIA BELA VISTA 15+ VIDAPLAST

46392

This Brazil can handle it’s own as a single origin espresso or will perform wonderfully as the base to your new favorite espresso blend. 

Cupping Notes: We taste prune, baker’s chocolate, and cocoa.

El Salvador

EL SALVADOR CERRO LAS RANAS HONEY GRAINPRO

45875

Honey processed coffees are always fun on the espresso machine. It’s the perfect gateway to adding fruit to your menu without overdoing it. 

Cupping Notes: We taste strawberry, jam, nutty, and cocoa nibs.

Colombia

COLOMBIA ORGANIC NARINO ECOTERRA ROSA WOMENS PROJECT GRAINPRO

47651

This coffee has an inspiring story, produced by 40 female producers focused on quality, and would be an excellent addition to your single-origin espresso menu. 

Cupping Notes: We taste grapefruit, floral, caramel, and cinnamon.

Costa Rica

COSTA RICA ORGANIC AMISTAD SHB EP GRAINPRO

46388

Finca Amistad’s coffees have been crowd favorites at Royal for years. We love Roberto Montero’s commitment to sustainability and quality. 

Cupping Notes: We taste walnut, apple and caramel.

Guatemala

GUATEMALA ANTIGUA BELLA CARMONA B300 46KG GRAINPRO

46361

Coffees from Luis Pedro Zelaya Zamora are always a real treat. Our customers have been loving the versatility of coffees from here and we love seeing Bella Carmona pop up on espresso menus across the world.

Cupping Notes: We taste caramel, pear, and nutmeg.

Mexico

MEXICO CHIAPAS BELLA VISTA MAYAN HARVEST GRAINPRO

47141

The coffees coming from the 38 coffee producers associated with Rosalba Cifuentes have been a recent hit here at Royal. We just started working with Rosalba a few years ago but her impact can be felt throughout the industry. Rosalba ensures traceability for her community coffee by personally exporting the coffee directly to the Bay Area. We’ve featured her coffees on our espresso menu at The Crown and think they would be a great addition to your blend or single origin espresso. 

Cupping Notes: We taste honey, chocolate, and caramel.

Peru

PERU FTO CAFE DE MUJER APROCCURMA

47168

This dual certified female produced lot is a glimmer of hope coming out of Peru during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen our imports of coffees from Peru dwindle during the global crisis and are thrilled to offer this coffee. This would make a great option for the base of an espresso blend with an inspiring story. 

Cupping Notes: We taste melon, cola, and brown sugar.

Uganda

UGANDA BUGISU AA GRAINPRO

45928

This lot offers a price competitive non-traditional option to your espresso blend. We love its body and chocolate notes. 

Cupping Notes: We taste dark chocolate, black pepper, and herbs.

UGANDA ORGANIC BUGISU

45930

Like it’s sibling lot above, this is another great value-driven coffee for your menu, but Organic certified. This coffee delivers lots of sweetness at a great price.  

Cupping Notes: We taste brown sugar, rye bread, and walnuts

UGANDA ORGANIC RFA SIPI FALLS FULLY WASHED GRAINPRO

46521

Uganda is not typically a terroir you’ll find on a single origin espresso menu. This coffee hopes to change that. It can stand up on its own on bar or that you can place in your blends. It shows the range of Uganda’s profile, something we would love to see more roasters embrace. 

Cupping Notes: We taste golden raisin, graham cracker, and milk chocolate.

Ethiopia

ETHIOPIA GEDEB 1 WASHED HALO HARTUME DANIEL MIJANE GRAINPRO

47107

Coffees from Daniel Mijane have been featured by Good Food Awards winners in the past and we are thrilled to welcome it back in 2020.  

Cupping Notes: We taste lemon, white peach, and jasmine.

ETHIOPIA YIRGACHEFFE 1 WASHED ARICHA LOT 2 GRAINPRO

46431

This coffee is the perfect reminder that summer has just passed. It’s bright, clean & balanced when pulled on bar.

Cupping Notes: We taste magnolia, blueberry, and honeydew.

ETHIOPIA YIRGACHEFFE 1 NATURAL ORGANIC BEDHATU JIBICHO GRAINPRO

47303

Coffees from Bedhatu Jibicho, washed or natural, gives us a glimpse into the future of Ethiopian single farm lots. This woman produced coffee is a standout however you roast or brew it. 

Cupping Notes: We taste blackberry, blueberry, and lemon.

ETHIOPIA YIRGACHEFFE 1 WASHED BEDHATU JIBICHO GRAINPRO

46954 

Coffees from Bedhatu Jibicho, washed or natural, gives us a glimpse into the future of Ethiopian single farm lots. This woman produced coffee is a standout however you roast or brew it. 

Cupping Notes: We taste lemonade, peach syrup, and black tea.

ETHIOPIA GUJI 3 NATURAL URAGA GRAINPRO

47419

This competitively priced Natural will give you a splash of fruit to your blend. 

Cupping Notes: We taste lemon, dried strawberry, and a sugar wafer cookie.