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Organic Il Espresso ~ Classic Dark Roast CoffeeDark Roast
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USDA Organic
CCOF Organic
Roasted in San Diego
Roast-to-Order
Il Espresso is our take on the classic Italian-style espresso roast: smooth, rich, and deeply roasted, built to pull a full-bodied shot with a velvety crema. Certified USDA Organic, 100% Arabica. Roasted small-batch to order in Oceanside, California.
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$19.95 - $84.81
Roasted within 48 hrs
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About this coffee
Il Espresso is a classic dark roast built for espresso lovers who want a smooth, full-bodied cup with Italian-style depth. It delivers rich roasted flavor and a clean finish, making it a strong choice for shots, moka pot, and milk drinks.
Tasting notes
Smooth, rich, and full-bodied with deep roasted flavor built for espresso. Classic Italian-style depth with a velvety crema and a clean finish.
USDA Organic
CCOF Organic
Roasted in San Diego
Roast-to-Order
- Roast
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Dark
- Flavor
- Unflavored
- Caffeine
- Full CaffeineTypically ~90–120mg per 8oz brewed cup*
- Acidity
- Low
- Body
- Full
- Best brew methods
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EspressoMoka PotDrip
- Process
- Natural or Washed
*Caffeine content varies naturally based on brewing method, serving size, and preparation.
Coffee details
- Roast
- Dark
- Flavor
- Unflavored
- Caffeine
- Full CaffeineTypically ~90–120mg per 8oz brewed cup*
- Acidity
- Low
- Body
- Full
- Best brew methods
- EspressoMoka PotDrip
- Process
- Natural or Washed
- Grind options
- Ground, Whole Bean
- Ingredients
- Organic Arabica coffee beans
- Allergens
- Free of milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame
- Diet
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Vegan
Gluten-Free
Vegan
Gluten-Free
*Caffeine content varies naturally based on brewing method, serving size, and preparation.
How do you brew?
Tips for getting the most out of this coffee, by method.
Brewing this coffee
Espresso brewing is the best fit for this coffee, especially if you want body and crema. Moka pot gives a similar concentrated profile; drip works when you want the same dark flavor in a longer cup.
Recommended for this coffee
EspressoMoka PotDrip
Drip / Pour-over
1:17 ratio (e.g. 30g coffee : 510g water) · Medium grind · 195–205°F water · 3–4 min total brew. Bloom for 30 sec with 2x coffee weight in water before pouring the rest.
French press
1:15 ratio · Coarse grind · 195°F water · Steep 4 minutes · Plunge slow and even. Pour off immediately — leftover grounds in the press over-extract.
Espresso
18g in / 36g out · Fine grind · 25–30 sec extraction · 200°F. Dial in grind first — finer = slower extraction.
Cold brew
1:8 ratio · Coarse grind · Steep at room temperature 12–18 hours · Strain through fine mesh or paper filter. Concentrate — dilute 1:1 with water or milk to serve.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions about this coffee.
What does Il Espresso taste like?
Smooth, rich, and full-bodied with deep roasted flavor built for espresso — classic Italian-style depth with a velvety crema and a clean finish. USDA Organic, 100% Arabica.
How is Il Espresso ground — is it espresso-fine?
Yes. Il Espresso is ground as a true fine espresso grind, so the Ground option is ready to pull straight in an espresso machine. Prefer to dial it in yourself or brew another way? Order whole bean and grind to suit.
Do I have to use an espresso machine to brew it?
No. It is dark-roasted for espresso but makes an excellent strong, smooth cup in any method — drip, pour-over, French press, or moka pot.
How much caffeine is in Il Espresso?
Typically around 90 to 120 mg per 8 oz brewed cup. A single espresso shot (about 1 oz) is much smaller, around 40 to 50 mg. Caffeine varies naturally with brewing method, serving size, and preparation.
What is the shelf life of your coffee?
Unopened, in our original bags with the one-way freshness valve, our coffee has a best-by date of 18 months from the roast date. Once opened, plan to use ground coffee within 2-3 weeks and whole bean within 4-8 weeks for peak flavor, though it remains safe to drink well beyond that.
Should I buy whole bean or ground coffee?
Whole bean delivers better freshness and flavor, beans don't start oxidizing until they're ground. If you have a grinder, whole bean is the way to go. If you don't, ground coffee is convenient and stays fresh in the sealed bag for several weeks. We sell both formats for every flavor in this lineup.
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