Espresso Roast is used in most coffee drinks at our stores because of its delicious, smooth versatility. It has a dense, caramel-like sweetness with a soft acidity that’s delectable. An intense and balanced coffee, it’s roasted somewhat darker than traditional Italian espresso. Espresso Roast’s spicy aroma will permeate your kitchen and senses. Taste Espresso Roast as both a shot of espresso and brewed in a coffee press. This is one versatile coffee! Which aspects of the coffee are accentuated as shots of espresso? What other coffees does the coffee press brewed Espresso Roast remind you of? This remarkable “signature” blend of Latin American and Indonesian coffees was developed in the late 1970′s after months of blending and tasting. The blend was chosen with a shot of espresso in mind. The Latin American component gives it soft acidity, the Indonesian imparts depth and some spicy aroma, and the slightly darker roast gives it a caramelly sweetness. All of these attributes are intensified when this blend is used to make espresso. Starbucks® Espresso Roast is quite different from most Italian versions of espresso. Ours is roasted somewhat darker than traditional Italian espresso and contains higher quality beans. Unlike many Italian-style coffee roasters, we do not add robusta beans to our Espresso Roast to help produce a highly prized crèma. Instead, we depend on the skills of our baristas to make the perfect shot of espresso. Finding and purchasing the best green beans in the world is the first step that differentiates Starbucks® Coffee from the rest of the coffee industry. Starbucks is well-known for its exceptionally high quality coffees, care in selection, and expertise in roast. Each coffee is selected for the defining qualities that distinguish its origin. This careful selection process illustrates Starbucks passion for buying and roasting the world’s best coffee.