This is a perfect espresso blend for me. My wife opened the bag and immediately exclaimed at how great the beans smell. Rich and chocolatey and everything you want for a reliable espresso shot.
I hand grind and hand press in a Cafelat Robot. My very first attempt produced a textbook perfect shot. This seems to be a very forgiving roast. Rich, velvety texture, which the Robot only enhances. Balanced flavor. Very comforting. The description is spot on. This coffee makes me think of milk chocolate and graham cracker and has a very mild acidity. Perfect either on its own or with milk drinks. Even with my hand pressing adding a lot of variables, I don't think I've had a bad shot.
It's perfect neat. It's perfect as a cappuccino. It's perfect for a dirty chai. Someone looking for a super dark, oldschool shot might want to go for the dark roast instead. But for me, these beans are now a pantry staple.