#17 Secret Espresso

Our pride and our obsession. Every year we travel to make sure the components are exactly right. The roast profile lives so deep in our roasters' muscle memory they could draw it with their eyes closed. Coffees from Nicaragua, Peru, and Honduras come together with at a ratio and heat combination exclusives that we're not ready to talk about. What we'll say is this: the shots pulled from this blend are the real deal. Rich and creamy up front, brimming with dark chocolate and toasted tobacco, a tangy brightness cuts through the full-bodied complexity before the finish settles in long and sweet, drifting away slowly and leaving you wanting exactly one more. This is the one we hold ourselves to.

The #17 Secret Espresso, crafted by Larry's Coffee, offers a profile defined by deep, grounding elements. In the world of specialty coffee, espresso blends are frequently designed to provide a robust foundation, often highlighting savory or bittersweet characteristics that cut through milk or stand alone as a concentrated shot. This particular selection emphasizes dark chocolate and toasted tobacco, notes that sit firmly on the darker, more resonant side of the flavor wheel.

While lighter roasts are often celebrated for their bright acidity and fruit-forward profiles, darker profiles like this one are prized for their heavy body and lingering, earthy finish. By focusing on these classic, intense flavor categories, the #17 Secret Espresso provides a traditional experience that prioritizes depth and mouthfeel. It serves as a compelling example of how roasters can balance bold, assertive flavors to create a consistent and reliable cup for the espresso enthusiast.