All Drops coffees can be used for espresso with the right recipe. Each drops coffee we offer is compatible with espresso brewing, and we provide recommended espresso recipes to help you dial in great results regardless of roast level.
Roast levels and espresso
Light, medium, and dark roasts can all be used for espresso. The difference comes down to flavor profile and how you dial them in:
Light roasts often produce brighter, more complex, and fruit‑forward espresso.
Medium roasts tend to be more balanced, with sweetness and body.
Dark roasts typically create a fuller‑bodied, more traditional espresso with deeper, richer flavors.
Your preferred roast level is completely based on taste there is no single “required” roast for espresso.
Dark roast espresso availability
We offer dark roast espresso coffees through Drops about once a month. These coffees are selected and roasted to perform especially well as espresso.
Other dark roast options may also be available on our website: https://fellowproducts.com/collections/shop-all-coffee
Please note that Drops credits apply only to Drops coffees and cannot be used for website purchases.
Espresso recipes and dialing in
Every Drops coffee includes a recommended espresso recipe, which serves as a starting point. You can always adjust grind size, ratio, and extraction time to match your personal taste and equipment.
If you have questions about dialing in a specific coffee for espresso, our team is always happy to help.
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