Green Coffee Beans for Espresso

Sweet, lower-acidity lots with good body: natural Brazils, washed Colombians and Peruvians, and Central Americans are the usual starting points. Brighter Kenyan or Ethiopian coffees work too, but are better suited to black espresso than milk drinks.

Usually medium, with more development than a filter roast. Lighter 'omni' roasts can work for sweet, dense coffees served black, but expect to grind finer and pull longer shots.

Typically 7–14 days. Freshly roasted coffee is full of CO₂, which makes shots gush and taste uneven; resting lets it degas.

Yes – any green coffee can be roasted for espresso. Coffees chosen for bright, delicate filter cups can taste sharp as espresso unless roasted with more development.

A small amount of good Robusta adds crema, body and caffeine to a blend. Most specialty roasters use it sparingly, if at all, alongside Arabica.

Yes, we offer samples for most of our coffees. If you need a larger sample than what’s typically available, we recommend trying one of the smaller quantity options listed on our site. That way, you can test the coffee before committing to a larger order.

All our green coffee beans come in 0.5kg, 1kg and 5kg bags. Approved wholesale accounts can also order 10kg and 20kg at lower per-kilo prices, and for full sacks or anything larger, just get in touch – we'll help you put a custom order together.