Espresso Maximo is a medium-dark roast blend known for its sweet profile with prominent chocolate and caramel notes. The espresso features graham cracker and cherry undertones, with sweetness as the dominant flavor characteristic. It produces exceptional crema with a velvety, caramel color and rich, sweet flavor. The blend's smooth and chocolatey character makes it versatile for both straight espresso and milk-based drinks like lattes and mochas.
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Flavor Notes
Cherry, Caramelized, Milk Chocolate, Graham Cracker
Founded in 1983 by Mike McLaughlin, a Richmond schoolteacher, alongside Pete and Bob McLaughlin, this family owned roaster began with a repurposed peanut roaster holding just 10 pounds per batch. Based in Emeryville, California, McLaughlin has evolved into a multigenerational operation with Mike's son Mark rejoining the family business after a career in Silicon Valley tech. The company sources and roasts premium coffee beans with the same precision and care it has maintained since its founding, blending traditional values with modern specialty coffee standards.
