Dark Sparrow Espresso Blend

Dark Sparrow is Handpickers’ most expressive and complex blend, crafted for those who seek depth, fruit intensity, and elegance in every cup. It features three high-end specialty coffees: Brazil Yellow Bourbon Natural (55%), Colombia Black Condor Washed (30%), and Uganda Naginzole SL28 Natural (15%). Each origin brings its own voice, and together they compose a deeply layered flavor profile.

Each coffee is roasted separately to its ideal development point based on its varietal and process. Only after individual optimization are they combined into the final blend. The natural lot from Uganda boosts brightness and complexity, the washed Colombian adds clarity and structure, while the Brazilian provides body and a sweet base.

The coffee is roasted on a Loring Kestrel 35kg—an advanced hot-air roaster that ensures deep internal development, even roast profiles, and improved clarity. After roasting, it passes through a color sorter, removing any imperfect beans. The result is a delicate yet vibrant espresso with red fruit, vanilla, and chocolate notes—perfect for espresso, milk-based drinks, or freddo.

Recipe: 18.5–19.5g | 1:2 | 93°C | 25–28 sec
This recipe is based on a coffee roasted 25 days prior, extracted on a La Marzocco Linea and 80mm flat burr grinder. Results may vary depending on grinder, espresso machine, and water composition.