13/10/2026
What are the best coffee beans for an Espresso or Flat White?
A good espresso should taste delicious on its own, without needing sugar to rescue it. The perfect bean for Espresso is our Espresso Master variety.
For cappuccinos and flat whites
If milk is a regular feature in your coffee routine, try a medium-dark roast or an espresso blend with rich, chocolatey flavours.
Milk adds sweetness and creaminess, so coffees with cocoa, caramel and toasted nut characteristics often work particularly well. They deliver enough flavour to shine through the milk rather than disappearing into the background. A great choice is either Forte or Mocha Prince
For lattes and milky coffees
A smooth, full-bodied coffee is an excellent choice for a latte. Look for a blend that produces a satisfying espresso with enough intensity to balance the milk.
The goal? A coffee that tastes like coffee, not just warm milk with a caffeine allowance. Any coffee bean form Bay Beans will work well here, but give the Organic Fair Trade or Premium Reserve a go.
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