Espresso | Proper is a bright, fruit-forward blend designed for those who crave modern espresso flavor. Populace Coffee sources seasonal lots from Guatemala and Ethiopia to create a profile that highlights enticing acidity and lighter body — perfect for baristas and home enthusiasts who want more than traditional espresso sweetness.
Key Features
- Flavor Profile: Notes of peach and strawberry with balanced sweetness and body
- Origin: Seasonally rotating lots from Guatemala (sweetness, body) and Ethiopia (brightness, fruit)
- Recommended Recipe: 17g in, 42g out in ~28 seconds (1:2.5 ratio)
- Roast Style: Developed for modern espresso machines and skilled extraction
- Available Sizes: Multiple options to suit your brewing frequency
Populace Coffee constantly assesses new lots to maintain Proper's signature brightness as components change with the harvest calendar. Whether you're dialing in a new machine or exploring espresso beyond traditional profiles, Proper delivers consistent quality and complexity — backed by Clive's commitment to specialty coffee education and equipment expertise.
Espresso | Proper is a bright, fruit-forward blend designed for those who crave modern espresso flavor. Populace Coffee sources seasonal lots from Guatemala and Ethiopia to create a profile that highlights enticing acidity and lighter body — perfect for baristas and home enthusiasts who want more than traditional espresso sweetness.
Key Features
- Flavor Profile: Notes of peach and strawberry with balanced sweetness and body
- Origin: Seasonally rotating lots from Guatemala (sweetness, body) and Ethiopia (brightness, fruit)
- Recommended Recipe: 17g in, 42g out in ~28 seconds (1:2.5 ratio)
- Roast Style: Developed for modern espresso machines and skilled extraction
- Available Sizes: Multiple options to suit your brewing frequency
Populace Coffee constantly assesses new lots to maintain Proper's signature brightness as components change with the harvest calendar. Whether you're dialing in a new machine or exploring espresso beyond traditional profiles, Proper delivers consistent quality and complexity — backed by Clive's commitment to specialty coffee education and equipment expertise.
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