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What is Espresso?

What is Espresso?

What is Espresso? When shopping for coffee beans for my espresso machine, I am often confused. I always buy “Espresso Roast” but than I wondered what classifies an espresso roast. Turns out – there is no such thing as an “espresso roast”. According to Cooper’s Cask Coffee, roasters will use the term “espresso roast” to inform consumers that these beans are suitable for the espresso grinding and brewing process which will deliver a rich, bold flavor …
Aug 6th 2026 Pam - Merchant of Prato