Espresso: A History
Espresso is both the simplest and the purest form of coffee you can have. It’s an expression of Italian coffee culture and a global icon. When we think of coffee in its most idealized form, we think espresso.
Best Coffees For Espresso Machines
Espresso is a strong style of coffee. At one time, most people went out to the local coffee shop for a shot of espresso, but now they can make this style of coffee in their own homes with their espresso machines. Espresso machines work by pushing water that is near its boiling point through ground coffee and a filter. It …
Espresso Truffles
These espresso truffles from Katie Shepherd are decadent and delicious. Just four high-quality ingredients makes this an easy-to-prepare desert or slightly sinful snack. This recipe features our Organic Cafe Altura Freeze Dried Instant Coffee. Cafe Altura Freeze Dried Instant Coffee is an exclusively sourced blend of organically grown 100% Arabica Coffees selected from three continents. Then we freeze dry it …
History of Espresso
Learn how the espresso machine evolved from 1901 to the present! “Espresso originated in Italy. In fact, the word espresso is the Italian word for fast. Espresso is a drink that results from forcing water through finely ground coffee resulting in a full extraction of coffee flavor. This result was not always easy to attain, however, as espresso machines have …
Brazil
Organic Brazil Matas de Minas Dutra comes to us from our friends at Royal Coffee in Emeryville, CA. Grown in the mountainous Minas Gerais region of southwestern Brazil, this naturally processed coffee comes from the estate of the Dutra family, a farming operation with 50 years of experience growing coffee. On the cupping table, the coffee impressed us with a …
Instant Coffee
Organic Instant Coffee Verified Non-GMO, Fair Trade and Kosher. The best cup of coffee you’ll ever make, in 15 seconds®Instant coffee has gone craft. Our modern freeze-drying process preserves coffee’s natural and unique flavor profiles, all without the use of harmful chemicals. We start with a proprietary blend of coffees curated from around the world and roast it to a …
Fresh Ground
Fresh Ground Coffee Ground to Precise Specifications in Our Commercial GrindersShop nowFresh Ground Fresh ground coffee beans are essential to a great cup of coffee. Order any of our coffees with a grind of your choosing. We will immediately vacuum seal and nitrogen flush your coffee to preserve its peak freshness.Coarse (percolator)Coarse (French press)Auto Drip (coffee makers)Fine (single cup / …
Turkish Blend
This item has been discontinued.Looking for something similar? Here are two recommended alternatives: Discontinued Item Recommended Alternative Recommended Alternative Turkish Blend French Roast Starfall Espresso Inspired by the intense, unfiltered cups of coffee brewed throughout the Near East and Mediterranean, Café Altura proudly offers Turkish Blend. One of our most intense offerings, Turkish Blend is composed of a seasonal selection …
San Francisco Blend
This item has been discontinued.Looking for something similar? Here are two recommended alternatives: Discontinued Item Recommended Alternative Recommended Alternative San Francisco French Roast Starfall Espresso Inspired by the great tradition of darkly roasted coffee in the city of San Francisco, Café Altura proudly offers San Francisco Blend. Composed of several of our finest coffees from Central and South America, Café …
Guatemala French Roast
This item has been discontinued.Looking for something similar? Here are two recommended alternatives: Discontinued Item Recommended Alternative Recommended Alternative Guatemala French Roast French Roast Starfall Espresso This seasonally selected coffee offers a roast-forward take on the balanced flavor profile of our Guatemalan medium roast. Notes of toffee and nuts mingle with roast-forward flavor, rich body, and a smooth finish to …