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Blonde Espresso Beans

Blonde Espresso Beans

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Size 12 oz

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Colipse Blonde Espresso is a light roast blend of Typica, Bourbon, SL28, Caturra, and Catuai from Central America and Africa. This high-quality blonde espresso blend is hand-sorted, and roasted to order for a bright, fruity flavor. Our Blonde Espresso is roasted at 355°F to 400°F, just as the first crack begins for 5-7 minutes. This light roast follows the Nordic roast and precedes the Cinnamon roast. It scores 85-95 on the Agtron SCAA scale.

Colipse Blonde Espresso blend is a specialty-grade, Grade 1 coffee sourced from high altitude regions of Tarrazú in Costa Rica, and Yirgacheffe in Ethiopia. Cooler temperatures and rich volcanic soil create ideal conditions for bright, complex coffee flavors. Annual rainfall of 1,000 to 1,800 mm and temperatures of 16°C to 22°C help coffee cherries develop a natural sweetness. This blend ranks among the best blonde espresso beans due to its delicate body, juicy acidity, and notes of honey, citrus, and sweet berries. A great choice for sweet espresso and more.

Our blonde espresso beans are great for more than just espresso. This light roast is a versatile blend, perfect for AeroPress, pour overs, and drip brewing methods. These beans are roasted fresh and shipped within 3-5 business days. For the best flavor, wait 14-21 days after roasting. Light roasts need more time for CO₂ dissipation and flavor development. This enhances aroma, flavor, aftertaste, acidity, sweetness, and mouthfeel.

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  • COFFEE PROFILE

    ROAST LEVEL: Light

    BODY: Delicate

    ACIDITY: Juicy

    FLAVOR NOTES: Honey, Citrus, Sweet Berries

  • QUALITY

    TYPE: 100% Arabica coffee

    VARIETALS: Typica, Bourbon, SL28, Caturra, and Catuai

    BEAN ORIGIN: Central America and East Africa

    ALTITUDE: 1,400-2,100 masl

    PROCESSING: Washed

  • FREE SHIPPING

    Free shipping on all blonde espresso beans. Freshly roasted to order in 12 oz bags.
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What are Blonde Espresso Beans?

Blonde espresso beans are light roast coffee beans roasted for a shorter time and pulled right before the first crack. They have a light brown color and low browning index. Blonde espresso beans create a milder espresso coffee with fruity notes, floral undertones, bright acidity, and a tea-like body, offering a more delicate flavor than traditional dark roast espresso. Some suggest the term is a marketing label for light to medium-light roasts.

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What are the Best Blonde Espresso Beans?

The best blonde espresso beans are those that score above 85 on the Specialty Coffee Association scale, evaluated based on attributes such as aroma, flavor, aftertaste, acidity, body, and balance. Ideally, the best espresso coffee beans are shade-grown and processed using the wet or honey method. This process removes the outer fruit layer of coffee cherries before drying, enhancing acidity and brightness. A light roast is preferred for blonde espresso coffee to preserve its delicate floral and fruity notes.

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What is the Taste of Blonde Espresso Blend?

Colipse's Blonde Espresso blend has a vibrant aroma with floral and tropical fruit notes. This light roast offers a bright, lively flavor with delicate sweetness, peach, and citrus. The clean aftertaste features honey and caramel. Its high acidity is balanced by a light body and smooth sweetness. Hand-picked and washed, this blonde roast provides a refreshing experience and silky mouthfeel.

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What Drinks Can You Make with Blonde Espresso?

Blonde espresso can be used to make six popular drinks:

  • Blonde Espresso Latte – A smooth latte with steamed milk.
  • Blonde Flat White – A richer, velvety microfoam coffee.
  • Blonde Cappuccino – A lighter, foamier espresso with milk.
  • Blonde Americano – Espresso with hot water for a mild taste.
  • Blonde Caramel Macchiato – A sweet espresso with caramel drizzle.
  • Blonde Iced Shaken Espresso – A refreshing, cold espresso drink.

What to know about Colipse's Blonde Espresso coffee?

There are many aspects of Colipse's Blonde Espresso coffee that customers should know about to help them decide if it’s the right coffee for them. Blonde Espresso blend is a specialty-grade, light roast coffee blend from Central America and Africa. Its blonde roast profile is best showcased when brewed using filter coffee makers, automatic drip machines, manual pour-overs (like Hario V60 or Kalita Wave), or pressurized methods (like AeroPress or espresso). This specialty coffee is roasted to order and packed in 12-ounce bags equipped with a degassing vent, barrier film lining, and a gusseted bottom to ensure peak freshness.

What coffee bean varieties are in Colipse's Blonde Espresso?

Colipse's Blonde Espresso coffee beans and grounds are made from 100% Arabica coffee beans, primarily of the Caturra, Typica, Bourbon, SL28, and Catuai varieties.

How is Colipse's Blonde Espresso coffee harvested?

Colipse's Blonde Espresso coffee beans are handpicked (selective harvesting) and processed using the wet processing method.

How is Colipse's Blonde Espresso blend coffee packaged?

Colipse's Blonde Espresso blend is packaged in bags with a CO2 release valve, made from multi-layer protective film with a expandable base. This packaging ensures freshness by protecting the coffee from light, moisture, and oxygen. Orders are shipped in recyclable mailers and boxes via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, and typically arrive within 3-5 business days after roasting and packing.

What color are Colipse's Blonde Espresso coffee beans?

Colipse's Breakfast Blend coffee beans are a light golden, almost yellow color, characteristic of a blonde roast.

What brewing methods are most suitable for Colipse's Blonde Espresso blend coffee?

The brewing methods that are most suitable for Colipse's Blonde Espresso Blend coffee are drip coffee, pour over, AeroPress, and espresso. Blonde Espresso coffee beans are roasted to a light "blonde" level, just before the first crack. This means that brewing with filter coffee makers or percolation will best extract the complex flavor profile of a light roast, offering a bright acidity, delicate body, and a clean finish compared to medium roasts. The light Blonde Espresso roast helps to highlight the coffee's delicate floral and fruity notes in filter coffee makers and pour-over brews, bringing forward the nuanced origin characteristics. Although there are many coffee beans for different brewing methods that may be considered objectively suitable, it is important that people also choose the coffee beans that they enjoy the taste of, and highlight their personal preferences.

What is the net weight of Colipse's Blonde Espresso coffee?

The net weight of Colipse's Blonde Espresso coffee beans is 12 oz (340 grams). A 12 oz bag of Colipse's Blonde Espresso coffee beans yields approximately 24-30 espresso shots or 24 cups of drip coffee.

When is Colipse's Blonde Espresso blend coffee roasted?

Colipses' Blonde Espresso Blend coffee beans and grounds are roasted in small batches only after you place your order, guaranteeing peak freshness and flavor in every cup. We roast them from Monday through Friday (and sometimes Saturdays) using commercial drum roasters for a balanced, nuanced taste. We fulfill orders daily and ship domestically via trusted business carriers.

What is the recommended shelf life for Colipse's Blonde Espresso coffee?

Colipse's Blonde Espresso beans retain peak flavor for 1 month when stored in an airtight container. Coffee grounds remain best for 1-2 weeks after opening. After these periods, the coffee stays safe to drink, but freshness and flavor diminish.

What is the shipping fee for Colipse's Blonde Espresso coffee?

We offer free shipping on all orders of Blonde Espresso blend coffee, available in whole bean or ground form. Our coffee is packed in freshness-preserving bags and shipped in recyclable packaging via USPS, UPS, or FedEx, typically arriving within 3-5 business days.