Description
HP Arabica is our everyday go-to espresso blend, designed for consistency, comfort, and reliability. It features two specialty-grade Brazilian coffees: a naturally processed Yellow Bourbon and a honey-processed Catuai. This blend offers a classic cup profile with notes of roasted nuts, cocoa, caramel, and soft chocolate.
Each component is roasted separately, according to its density and moisture, to achieve optimal development. We then blend post-roast to bring balance and harmony. The natural component adds sweetness and texture, while the honey brings brightness and clarity. This results in a blend that performs effortlessly across espresso styles—from straight shots to milk-based drinks and freddo.
Roasting is done on our Loring Kestrel 35kg roaster, using convection heat for deeper, more even development and better flavor retention. All roasted lots are then passed through a color sorter, ensuring top consistency and cleanliness in the cup. The result is a smooth, chocolatey, full-bodied espresso with broad appeal.
Recipe: 18–19g | 1:2.5 | 92°C | 23–27 sec
This recipe was developed using coffee roasted 25 days prior, on a La Marzocco Linea with an 80mm flat burr grinder. Taste may vary depending on equipment and water composition.
