Contrary to currently popular opinion, traditional European espresso is made with light roast coffee (rather than dark American-style espresso roast). This light roasting method allows the coffee flavor profile to flourish. We developed this complex blend of Sumatra Mandheling, Tanzanian Peaberry, Colombian and Costa Rican at a full city roast exclusvely for espresso lovers. Tastes in espresso vary, but if you want to make espresso the European way, European Roasterie Black Gold is the clear choice. Whole beans.