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Specialty Espresso and Blended Espresso: Is Espresso Always a Blend?

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Most espresso consumed in the world today is made from various blends of raw coffee beans. The reason for presenting only blends as espresso is that the intense, concentrated nature of the espresso brewing method exaggerates the characteristics of individual coffees to such an extent that only a blend of various coffees can provide the necessary balance between syrupy body and complex yet subtle aromatics. However, mu

Most of the espresso consumed in the world today is made from blends of various green coffees. The rationale for presenting only blends as espresso is that the intense, concentrated nature of the espresso brewing method exaggerates the characteristics of individual coffees to such an extent that only a combination of various coffees can provide the necessary balance between syrupy body and complex yet subdued aromatics.

However, over the years, many of us have felt that the premise that espresso must be exclusively blended has been exaggerated, if not entirely mistaken, and that the finest specialty coffees from single origins, when sourced and roasted with skill and wisdom, can produce exceptional espresso.

Moreover, slight imbalances may be part of their charm, as espresso drinkers enjoy variety and sensory adventures just as much as enthusiasts of pour-over coffee and other beverages. The remarkable single-origin India Washed Robusta from Paradise Roasters (94) offers excellent body, texture, and depth with a surprising floral brightness. The Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Warm Sun Red Cherry from FrontStreet Coffee is comparatively lighter in body but presents exciting aromatics, including a quietly dazzling display of lemon, flowers, and chocolate, complemented by the more balanced yet distinctive Honduras Warm Sun Sherry coffee.

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