Blood-Born Italian Dark Roast Espresso
Blood-Born Italian Dark Roast Espresso Darkest Slow Roasted Blend of Specialty Grade Arabica and Robusta. characterized by its very dark color and intense flavor profile with deep, smoky set of physical and aromatic traits.
Experience the rich, bold flavor of our premium coffee beans. Available in multiple sizes and grind options to suit your brewing preferences
- Available in 12oz, 2lb, and 5lb sizes
- Choose between fine grind or whole bean
- Freshly roasted for optimal flavor
- Perfect for espresso, drip coffee, or French press
Know Your Coffee
Origin
Not disclosed. 'Italy' in product metadata refers to roast style, not bean origin.
Origin education
Italian roast style emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as espresso machines were developed in Italy. Around the 1880s–1890s, roasters discovered that very dark roasting worked particularly well with high-pressure espresso extraction, reducing acidity, creating fuller body, and producing caramelized sugars that could withstand quick extraction. The style became standardized in early-to-mid 20th century Italy, with cities like Milan, Turin, and Naples developing slight variations while maintaining the characteristic very dark profile. Italian roast spread globally with espresso culture and Italian coffee machines. Today, 'Italian roast' is a roast level descriptor—the darkest common commercial roast—not a geographic origin designation.
Bean type
Specialty-grade Arabica and Robusta blend (ratio not specified)
Region
Unknown
Farm / cooperative
Not disclosed
Altitude
Not disclosed
Varieties
Not specified
Processing
Slow roasted
Roast
Dark roast (Italian-style espresso roast level)
Tasting notes
Not independently verified for this product. Shopify description characterizes profile as 'intense' and 'deep, smoky' but these are marketing descriptors, not cupping notes.
Aroma
Dark Italian-style roasts typically present bold, smoky aromas with reduced origin-specific characteristics. Robusta content typically contributes earthy or woody aromatic qualities. (General roast-style guidance, not verified for this specific product.)
Body
Arabica-Robusta blends roasted to dark Italian levels typically deliver heavy, full body with substantial mouthfeel. Robusta contributes thickness and crema production in espresso; dark roast increases perceived body through caramelization. (General roast-style guidance, not verified for this specific product.)
Acidity
Dark roasts significantly reduce perceived acidity. Expect low to very low acidity with muted brightness. Extended roast development neutralizes organic acids, resulting in a smooth, heavy cup with minimal tartness. (General roast-style guidance, not verified for this specific product.)
Brewing guidance
**Espresso:** Dose 18–20g for double shot, yield 36–40g in 25–30 seconds. Dark roasts extract quickly; if bitter, coarsen grind or reduce temperature to 88–91°C (190–196°F). Robusta content produces thick crema. **Drip Coffee:** 1:15–1:17 ratio (e.g., 30g coffee to 450–510g water), water 90–93°C (194–200°F). Dark roasts can taste thin in drip; use slightly higher dose if needed. **French Press:** Coarse grind, 1:15 ratio, 4-minute steep. Dark roasts work well in immersion brewing.
Coffee story
Blood-Born Italian Dark Roast Espresso is a proprietary dark-roasted Arabica-Robusta blend from S.I.T.F.U. Espresso Co. The product is roasted by Temecula Coffee Roasters in Temecula, California, and shipped from Temecula, California. Specific bean origins, farms, processing methods, and blend ratios are not publicly disclosed.
