Some espresso blends are designed for competitions.

This one is designed for Tuesday.

Rich chocolate. Roasted nuts. Caramel sweetness. Plenty of body. Enough roast development to cut through milk without tasting like an ashtray.

It’s dependable, approachable, and remarkably difficult to screw up.

Which is important because most espresso mistakes happen somewhere between “I watched three YouTube videos” and “I now identify as a home barista.”

Thankfully, the coffee is smarter than the operator.