Espresso Yourself's pure, unblended straights from around the world are premium fine single-origin coffees, that contain an indigenous complexity of flavors, aromas and traditions. These most sought after coffees are in their naked state, while roasted to profile. Each and every bag is roasted and packaged to order–ensuring the freshest and most exquisite tasting coffee available! (Grown in exotic origins, and roasted in California).
JAVA ESTATE - From the origins of this Java Estate coffee, comes a word that has become synonymous with coffee of any origin or blend, "Java." This legendary coffee estate originates from one of the four govener owned, former Dutch plantations--possessing a unique texture, heavy body, and syrupy sweet taste!
BRAZIL BOURBON SANTOS - Born to the hillside region of Santos, these top grade "Brazilian gems," yield a smooth mellow cup with very little acidity. Known for over 100 years as "Brazil's Green Gold," these bean beauties pack a dazzling intense flavor that enlighten the senses and the soul. Brazil Bourbon's careful cultivation, is harvested into an intense combination of lingering honey, caramel, and tropical spice notes–ultimately resulting in an intensity of flavors unlike any other coffee!
SULAWESI CELEBES - This Island coffee is subtly unique, with-holding all of the characteristic traits of Indonesian coffee, but slightly more acidic than the typical. Similar in flavor to Sumatra, though tangy and earthy with a silky body, subtle sweetness, and smooth finish!
BOLIVIA COLONIAL CARANAVI - Grown at high altitudes in the Bolivian Andes, these heirloom Typica beans sing with flavor and social responsibility. This medium to large bean produces a full-bodied, heavy brew with a mild acidity, good balance, and slightly spicy aftertaste. It engages subtle fruit flavors like pear, apple, apricot, tangerine and lemon. Artisan roasted to produce a malty, chocolate-caramel overtone.
COLUMBIAN SUPREMO/ MEDELLINI - Grown in the Andes Mountains, Columbian Supremo is handpicked 100% arabica beans, blended into a special medium to dark roast that sings with a finely balanced flavor resonating on the palate. This coffee possesses a snappy acidity, full aroma, heavy body and pleasing fruit tones--balanced by an excellent caramel-like sweetness, and incredible richness that would please even the most critical java aficionado.
COSTA RICA LA MINITA TARRAZU - This famous La Minita coffee is located in the small mountainous region called Tarrazu, where exceptional soils, temperatures, sunlight, and seasons bless this geographical climate of Costa Rica. This coffee is grown above 3,900 feet, and carries a beautiful balance of aroma, body, and absolute wonderful hint of sweet chocolate and cinnamon! Espresso Yourself Roastery celebrates this La Minita bean to a medium to dark roast–complimenting its near perfect balance, and giving it a slight pungent finish!
EL SALVADOR BOURBON - This individual estate coffee is 100% Arabica, and grown in a country predominately created on coffee. Coffee has a long history in El Salvador, as the first coffee was believed to have arrived there from the Caribbean as early as 1740. El Salvador's climate is well-suited for creating this delicious coffee, in retrospect to its six-month long wet and dry seasons, various mountain ranges, volcanoes, and extensive shade canopy. This cup brings to the table a consistent creamy body, with flavors of vanilla and caramel.
ETHIOPIAN YIRGACHEFFE - Ethiopia is the historical birthplace of Arabica coffee, and its coffee is the center of both culture and economy of the country. Despite its small size, this area has developed a grand image among coffee aficionados. This slow, medium roasted coffee is reputed by its signature berry overtones, floral jasmine aroma, bright winy flavor, and excellent pointed acidity, (lighter than a Kenya, yet good in body).
GUATEMALAN HUEHUETENANGO - Nestled high in the premier growing areas of Guatemala, this estate is dedicated to producing the best tasting coffee possible; The midland mountain region of this Cental American country nurtures an aromatic mellow-bodied coffee, that prides a smoky, acidic flavor. Mother nature blesses this coffee growing country with consistent rainfall patterns, high mountain ranges, and rich soils. Huehuetenango is distinguished by its snappy zesty flavor, superb aroma, and deep rich body–gracing us with a classic nutty, spicy, and chocolatey cup!
HAWAIIAN 100% PURE KONA EXTRA FANCY - Kona, the youngest of all the Hawaiian islands, possesses something magically enigmatic about its coffee; From this island, comes a coffee acquiring one of the smoothest bodies, and a most complex flowery aroma. Elite cuppers pronounce Kona as the best coffee in the world–noting its similarities to Jamaican Blue Mountain. Espresso Yourself Roastery takes Kona beans to a slow medium roast, allowing them to reach their full range of flavors–resulting in a very mellow brew with deep, buttery undertones–finishing with a cinnamon and clove forte.
INDIAN MONSOONED MALABAR AA - One of world's most exotic coffees, with quite the story to tell. From the snow-covered peaks of the Himalayas, to the meeting point of the three seas, this Indian coffee presents a varied amalgam of sensations and experiences. The "Monsooning" of this 100% Arabica coffee was discovered by accident when a cargo of coffee beans aboard a wooden-hulled ship acquired a mellow, unique tang after being somewhat exposed to the elements during a particular monsoon. This bean is aged over 5 to 6 years, developing distinctive smokey overtones and an aggressive musty flavor. This process mellows the bean and reduces the acidity–imparting a heavy, syrupy flatness reminiscent of ages coffees.
JAMAICAN BLUE MOUNTAIN WALLENFORD ESTATE, GRADE 1 - Jamaican Blue Mountain is from the cloud covered Blue Mountain district of Jamaica, in perhaps the world's most perfect growing conditions! It is grown at high elevations on small holdings of the Wallenford Estate, yielding a rich, aromatic brew which cannot be duplicated anywhere on earth! The authenticity of this rare and exotic coffee is quality; Blue Mountain's flavor and body is well balanced and uncomparable in all respects–enjoying a well deserved reputation and dollar sign!
KENYA AA - Kenya AA is grown primarily on the plateaus surrounding Mt. Kenya between 5000-7000 feet, and is renown for its delicious fragrance and indulgently snappy, berry-like finish. This legendary East African coffee shares an intense flavor, pointed acidity, and hearty character. Medium-dark roasted Kenya shares a layer of flavors ranging from black currant to sweet tropical fruit.
MEXICAN CHIAPAS CUSTAPEC - Similar to its Guatemalan neighbor, Mexican Chiapas highlands surround a tropical jungle in the southeastern-most corner of Mexico--cultivating this sweet bright brew, with a hint of clove and apricot. Slightly bittersweet and smooth in the cup, with a light acidity and clear crisp aftertaste.
NICARAGUAN SHB MATAGALPA - This washed hard bean from the Matagalpa region, features a sweet and nutty aroma, light body, and refreshing citric acidity. A pleasant coffee enjoyed any time of day, but especially appreciated as a hearty-bodied breakfast cup or invigorating afternoon pick-me-up!
PANAMA LA TORCAZA ESTATE - This coffee produces a sumptuous mouth-feel and presents a delicate floral bouquet, balanced by gentle jasmine and citrus overtones. Unique to the La Torcaza Estate is the buttery taste which unites the mild medium body, and chocolate nutty mid-tones--allowing all the taste characteristics to standout in this exceptional coffee!
SUMATRA MANDHELING - Sumatra Mandheling perfectly combines a lively smoky flavor, (acquired from the rich volcanic slopes near Mount Leuser), with a sultry syrupy body--creating a most pungent brew and lasting impression! Sumatra possesses a heavy body and concentrated spicy, earthy taste, with a herbal aroma and virtually no acidity.
YEMEN MATARI MOCHA - Named after the ancient Arabian port of Moka on the Red Sea, this genuine Matari Mocha bean is very rare and legendary! In 1690, coffee's journey began in Yemen when the first trees were taken by the Dutch for planting in Indonesia. This highly praised coffee has been historically renown by its full body, fruity wildness, chocolate undertones, and pungently spicy aroma. Arabian Mocha's fragrant creamy liquor offers an array of wild and earthy flavors, that will prance and curtsy across the most finicky connoisseur's tongue!
TANZANIAN PEABERRY - The unique and alluring Tanzanian Peaberries originate from the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro, making them difficult to acquire and scarce on the market. Unlike most coffee beans that split in two, peaberries remain whole, making them quite rare--rendering a distinguished cocoa aroma and vibrant flavor! Tanzanian Peaberry beans share a sweet delicate cup, and giddy complexity--anchored around cherry-chocolate tones.
ZIMBABWE AA - Zimbabwe, one of the southern most coffee producing regions, offers excellent growing conditions which produce this nice full-bodied coffee, with mild winy overtones. Grown in the Eastern highlands of Zimbabwe near the Mozambique border, Zimbabwe AA offers many of the great qualities of its northern neighbor Kenya–bright and aromatic with a rich flavor and smooth body! It's medium body essensuates a slight nutty taste that is married by a fruity aftertaste reminiscent of winy grapes. A matrimony made in heaven!
ORGANIC GALAPAGOS ISLAND - Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, 600 miles from Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands first captured the attention of Charles Darwin, during his visit in 1835. Later a group of French explorers, (as well as coffee enthusiasts), planted the island's very first coffee trees. These large and extremely rare coffee beans that were planted 130 years ago, still flourish on the island's clean pure climate today! Coffee connoisseurs declare this shade-grown, Organic Galapagos Coffee to be a rich bouquet of pure humanity!
