Core of Espresso from the Czech roastery Beansmith’s is a blend designed for lovers of classic, harmonious flavors. This coffee is the perfect gateway into the world of specialty coffee, especially if you’re looking for a reliable staple for your home espresso machine. The flavor profile is intentionally conservative with low acidity, dominated by sweet notes of dried apples and the creamy smoothness of cream. The finish delights with a distinct aftertaste of dark chocolate, which, when combined with milk, creates an experience reminiscent of milk chocolate with nuts. The roaster profiles this blend to ensure it extracts easily even in less professional settings, making it the perfect choice for your daily ritual without complicated adjustments.
This blend consists of a balanced combination of coffees from Brazil and Colombia in a 50:50 ratio. The beans ripen at altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 meters above sea level. Although the specific farms and varieties within the blend may vary to maintain consistent quality and an affordable price, the resulting character always remains equally full-bodied and sweet. Baristas recommend aiming for an extraction time of around 30 seconds at a 1:2 ratio for the best results, which in an automatic coffee maker corresponds to a medium grind setting and a standard amount of water.
The character of this blend is determined by a combination of two processing methods. The Brazilian component is naturally processed, which gives the coffee its desired density, rich crema, and body. The Colombian component, on the other hand, is washed, which refines the resulting espresso and adds a subtle sweetness reminiscent of dried apples. Together, this creates a complex yet very approachable cup that you can enjoy both black and in a cappuccino.