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Assembly Espresso Blend 1kg (Whole Bean)

Roasted by Assembly Coffee

The Assembly Espresso Blend is a versatile, sweet coffee with a medium-full body and viscous mouthfeel designed for classic espresso.

Assembly Espresso Blend 1kg (Whole Bean) — Assembly Coffee
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Tastes like

Banoffee + Nutty + Rich

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Assembly Espresso Blend

The Assembly Espresso Blend has been created in collaboration with some of the most esteemed specialty coffee shops in the UK. The coffees that make up the Blend are regularly refined according to crop seasonality and our sourcing programme, currently it is comprised of:

  • Brazil - 70%

Panama - 15%

  • El Salvador - 15%

The Blend is designed to be versatile, equally suited to black and milk-based drinks and fine-tuned for the evolving palate of the UK coffee drinker. It's sweet, has a medium-full body, and a viscous mouthfeel. We recommend this coffee for anyone who enjoys a classic espresso.

Brewing

Suggested recipe: 18g - 28s - 36g

Recommended resting period (from roast date): 14 days

Dialling in? Read our guide for optimising espresso.

Freshly-ground beans will help you to brew a cup full of flavour, check out our selection of manual and electric coffee grinders.

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Context

The Assembly Espresso Blend, crafted by Assembly Coffee, is designed to offer a balanced and approachable profile for daily brewing. As a foundational component of their range, this blend focuses on a classic, comforting cup profile that emphasizes sweetness and body. The roaster identifies notes of banoffee, nutty undertones, and a rich finish, making it a versatile choice for those who enjoy a traditional espresso experience.

When evaluating the nuances of such blends, it is helpful to consider how different roast profiles influence the final cup. While some coffees lean toward bright acidity, blends like this often prioritize a rounded mouthfeel and deep, caramelized sugars. To better understand how these specific descriptors fit into the broader spectrum of coffee profiles, you can consult the flavor wheel. By exploring these categories, drinkers can develop a more precise vocabulary for identifying the complex interplay between the nutty base and the dessert-like sweetness found in this particular selection.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Assembly Espresso Blend 1kg (Whole Bean) taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Banoffee, Nutty, and Rich.

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