Espresso Organic is a medium roast organic certified blend that is smooth and creamy with a touch of acidity. The flavor profile features heavy cream as the dominant note, with hints of cherry pastry acidity in the middle and graham cracker notes toward the end. The finish is sweet and creamy with a trace of cherry tartness. The beans have just a bit of oil on the surface, making them suitable for home espresso machines that cannot handle oily beans. It works well as a sipping espresso and in milk drinks.
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.
