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Heavyweight Espresso

Roasted by Axil Coffee Roasters

Heavyweight is designed to be richer and more intense through further development in the roaster for a traditional espresso experience.

Heavyweight Espresso — Axil Coffee Roasters
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Dark ChocolateToffeeBiscotti

From the roaster

Origins: Brazil, Colombia & Laos

Farm/Region: Esperanca, Popoyan & Laos

Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate, Toffee & Biscotti

Varietal: Mixed varietal

Processing: Natural & Washed

Recommended Recipe: Black - 20g in/44g out  Milk 22g in/38g out

Total Extraction time: 27-30 seconds

Roast Profile: Espresso

About The Coffee:

Heavyweight is designed to be richer and more intense then our seasonal blend through further development in the roaster. This profile is more familiar to traditional espresso drinkers but allows quality of the coffee to still shine through.

Coffee is a seasonal product and adjust accordingly. We select and source each coffee based on harvest and processing method to maintain a consistent cup profile all year round.

Recommended Recipe: Black - 20g in/44g out  Milk 22g in/38g out

Total Extraction time: 27-30 seconds

— Axil Coffee Roasters

Context

The Heavyweight Espresso by Axil Coffee Roasters is a carefully curated blend that draws from diverse origins, including Esperanca, Popoyan, and Laos. By combining both natural and washed processing methods, this coffee achieves a balanced profile that highlights the depth of its mixed varietal composition. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean acidity and brightness, natural-processed coffees frequently contribute a heavier body and increased sweetness to a blend.

In the cup, this espresso leans into comforting, dessert-like characteristics, featuring prominent notes of dark chocolate, toffee, and biscotti. These flavors are classic examples of the rich, indulgent profiles often sought in espresso-focused roasts. To better understand how these specific descriptors relate to the broader spectrum of coffee characteristics, you can explore the flavor wheel. This blend serves as a versatile option for those who appreciate a structured, full-bodied experience that remains consistent across various brewing applications.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Heavyweight Espresso taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Dark Chocolate, Toffee, and Biscotti.

How is Heavyweight Espresso processed?

Heavyweight Espresso uses the Natural & Washed process.

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