Collection: Espresso Coffee

A good espresso is characterised by its rich taste and aroma. Espresso is not only the name of the drink, but also the way it is prepared using a special machine - the espresso machine. It is commonly associated with a very intense, bitter taste and is therefore often thought to be high in caffeine. Nothing could be further from the truth. This strong and bitter taste is the result of the dark roasting of the beans and does not reflect the 'strength' of the brew itself (strength being understood as caffeine content). In fact, the darker the roast and the shorter the brew, the less caffeine it contains. Espresso, therefore, has a very low caffeine content compared to lighter-roasted pour-over coffees.

The word 'espresso' itself means 'clear, distinct' in Italian, so the name of this drink perfectly reflects its rich flavour and aroma. It is worth noting that espresso can be prepared in many different ways, making it difficult to get bored with this coffee.

The beans you will find in our shop will enable you to make an exceptional coffee that will delight you with every sip. We source the beans for the perfect espresso only from trusted producers, including those from Tanzania, Honduras, Papua New Guinea, Brazil, Costa Rica, Rwanda and Guatemala. The plantations where our beans are grown are usually at significant altitudes, sometimes over 2000 metres above sea level. The packs available in our shop always contain carefully selected 100% Arabica single-origin beans or bespoke blends created by our head roaster - 2018 Polish Roasting Champion, Rafał Kaniewski.

The sensory profiles of our espresso beans are balanced and varied, so that every coffee lover can find something they like: some blends have fruity notes, others nutty, and there are coffees with aromas of marzipan, chocolate with caramel notes or a pleasant tea-like aftertaste. The beans are roasted fresh as orders come in, so you can be sure that the beans you receive are freshly roasted.

To prepare aromatic coffee in an espresso machine, it is essential to use specially roasted and properly ground beans. It is important to avoid lightly roasted beans, as these are intended for pour-over methods. The grind size of the beans is one of the most important factors affecting the quality of the drink.

The best coffee for espresso is 100% Arabica, as its flavour is very complex and rich, but also much milder than the less refined, bitter Robusta. The flavour notes of Arabica are significantly sweeter than those of Robusta.

The sensory profile of Arabica beans varies according to where they are grown, so each new coffee will surprise you with a new and interesting flavour and aroma. Using Arabica beans from different regions and plantations, it is possible to create blends of selected coffees and combine them to create unique flavour compositions. The secret of the espresso's aroma lies in the growing area, the coffee variety, the processing method, the skill of the roaster, but also in the grind size and the quality of the water used for brewing, all of which should be taken into account when preparing and tasting the drink.

There is no single, strictly defined recipe for the perfect espresso, as beans have different parameters depending on their type and place of origin. The starting point for a perfectly brewed coffee is undoubtedly the highest quality beans. You should also consider the type of grinder you use and the type of machine you use to make the coffee - whether it is a pressure espresso machine, an automatic machine, a moka pot or some other type of coffee maker. Typically, a classic espresso is made with a pressure espresso machine at a pressure of around 8.5-9.5 bars and a water temperature of around 88-92 degrees Celsius. It is important that the beans through which the water passes are evenly and finely ground and properly tamped. The process of making espresso with a pressure espresso machine is called extraction and usually takes about 25 seconds.

If you are looking for the best coffee shop, it is worth checking out the offer from JAVA Coffee. It is not only an online shop, but also a coffee roastery in Warsaw, where the beans are roasted in professional ovens. Freshly roasted coffee is a completely different quality, appreciated by both seasoned connoisseurs and those who are moving away from industrial coffees in favour of those in the speciality segment. This is mainly due to a greater awareness of coffee choices and the availability of different varieties from the farthest corners of the world. In a freshly roasted coffee shop, you can buy beans from plantations in Brazil, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Peru or the Congo.