Kingfisher Espresso

Only available for a short time, this unique and creative coffee is a blend of six of the best coffees we have recently tasted including Gesha varietals from three different farms. The cup is kaleidoscopically complex with extreme floral notes of jasmine, honeysuckle, and daylily complimented by the sweetness of tangerines, pineapple, and ripe cherry. As espresso it is intensely syrupy with a deep cherry cordial, milk chocolate, and salted caramel sweetness that coats the tongue and finishes with notes of ripe cherry and naval orange.

The Kingfisher Espresso, crafted by Red Rooster Coffee Roaster, offers a sophisticated profile centered on the Gesha varietal. Known globally for its distinct elegance, Gesha is prized for floral, tea-like clarity and complex acidity. This specific espresso highlights those characteristics through a vibrant array of notes, ranging from delicate jasmine, honeysuckle, and daylily to bright, fruit-forward layers of tangerine, pineapple, and ripe cherry.

The experience is rounded out by deeper, indulgent undertones of cherry cordial, milk chocolate, and salted caramel, finished with a hint of navel orange. When evaluating such a multifaceted cup, enthusiasts often find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between the floral aromatics and the rich, sugary base. This espresso serves as a compelling example of how careful roasting can balance the inherent delicacy of the Gesha plant with the structural depth required for a balanced espresso extraction.