TOSCAF
Gran Espresso

Roaster Location: Flag of Spain Pravia

3.75(2)

Roast Level: Medium Dark
Espresso

Reviews(2)

3.75(2)

2 ratings
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Latest Reviews and Tasting Notes

  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1420 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    3.50 - Average

    Drinkable espresso with limited winning characteristics for me. A little bit of nuttiness, low acidity, low bitterness, not a great crema. Wifes cafe con leche was good, and I can see how this would make a neutral choice.

    Cupping Method:Espresso then iced at Paco Pastel in San Lorenzo de Escorial

    Traits: nutty
    1 year ago · See more from Theo
  • Victoria S-C

    573 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.00 - Average

    Made a good cafe con leche. Pretty neutral.
    1 year ago · See more from Victoria

More Details

Roast Level: Medium Dark
Medium-dark or Vienna roast coffee features a deeper, richer flavor profile due to its longer roasting time. When selecting a Vienna roast, look for a lower acidity, bolder body, and flavors with dark chocolate, caramel, toasted nut notes, and mild smokiness.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans under high pressure. It is characterized by its rich flavor and distinctive crema—the creamy layer that forms on top of the extracted process. When evaluating espresso, coffee experts often focus on key tasting characteristics such as aroma, flavor, body, and aftertaste. Aroma refers to the fragrant smells released during brewing, while flavor encompasses the coffee's overall taste profile, including notes of sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and richness. Body refers to the coffee's texture or mouthfeel, with descriptors like full-bodied, medium-bodied, or light-bodied. Aftertaste, or the finish, pertains to the lingering flavors and sensations experienced after swallowing the coffee. A well-prepared espresso is prized for its balance and complexity, combining these sensory attributes into a harmonious whole.
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