I love a strong coffee, but some dark roasts end up being too heavy, bitter and almost syrupy if I brew them strong. What I love about this particular espresso roast is that it's balanced and dark, not too bitter or syrupy at all. I think it's a wonderful alternative to other dark roasts. I buy the beans whole, grind them coarsely and prepare the brew in a french press. It's smooth enough that it's my daily after-dinner coffee. The only thing that's not so great about it is how strong the aroma can be when brewed in a french press. To me it's a little much, but that may have more to do with the method of preparation and not the actual roast. Overall, I love this espresso roast.

So many great Cafe Britt coffees...how to choose just one? I've been buying Cafe Britt coffees by the case for several years since we discovered it while on a cruise that stopped in Costa Rica. It has been a difficult decision, but I've finally started ordering Costa Rica Espresso almost exclusively (along with my Tres Rios) because it makes such rich tasting lattes. I am addicted and cannot start my day without one. I order only the whole beans which I coarsely grind each a.m. when I make the latte using a French Press and a miniature milk frother. I take these with me where ever I go so I always have my morning latte no matter where I am. I didn't think it could get any better, but with my last order you included a free Gourmet Hot Cocoa mix. I added some of that to my coarse ground Espresso beans and voila!...a mocha latte! Not for everyday, but so wonderful on an occasional afternoon for relazing. Thank you. By the way I loved the letter from the president and I'm proud to say that I always "surprise" my fresh ground beans with hot water in a French Press!

My husband and I use the whole bean espresso for our regular coffee. It makes a full bodied cup of coffee with bold taste.

Since I visited Café Britt near San Jose a few years ago, I order and drink your Espresso. The best tasting coffe I ever drink!

We use these espresso beans in a super-automatic machine, which grinds the beans and immediately serves espresso. The beans grind smoothly, and provide a rich, dark coffee, without the bitterness of some espresso roasts. The espresso arrives with a thick crema and tastes smooth, with or without milk or cream. Highly enjoyable! Just thinking about it makes me want another cup right now...