A medium espresso blend designed for balanced shots and milk drinks. Reading Coffee takes this blend slightly beyond first crack, developing smoky caramel and dark chocolate while retaining more lift than its Italian roast.
This page separates verified product facts from brewing suggestions. Where the roaster has not supplied a farm, cultivar, elevation or post-harvest process, that detail is marked as not specified rather than inferred.
Coffee profile
Roaster
Reading Coffee Company
Origin
Blend; components not specified
Process
Blended; post-harvest processes not specified
Roast
Medium
Cup profile
Smoky caramel, dark chocolate
Format
Whole-bean and ground choices shown in the selector
Brewing guidance
For espresso, begin with an 18 g dose. For a balanced starting point, target a 36–45 g beverage yield in 25–35 seconds. Grind finer if the shot runs fast and tastes thin; grind coarser if it chokes or finishes dry. Even distribution and a level tamp improve extraction. Allow freshly roasted coffee to degas before dialing in.
Use the selected grind as a practical starting point, then dial in for your brewer and water. A consistent burr grinder such as the Turin DF54 makes small grind changes repeatable. Browse home coffee grinders or compare more coffees in the Specialty Coffee collection. For a compact setup, see the Turin MC3 espresso machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does this coffee taste like?
The documented profile is smoky caramel, dark chocolate. Perception changes with grind, brew ratio, water and serving temperature.
Are the tasting notes added flavors?
No added flavor is documented. The tasting language describes the sensory profile associated with the coffee, blend and roast development.
What roast level is it?
It is listed as medium roast.
Which brew method works well?
It is well suited to espresso and milk drinks. The recipe above is a starting point rather than a fixed rule.
Should I order whole bean or ground?
Whole bean offers the most control over grind and freshness. Choose a ground option when convenience matters and match it to your brewer.
Is decaf available?
A decaffeinated option is not documented on this product page; check the current variant selector for available formats.
