Why does Italian espresso taste different?

Many specialty coffees focus on fruitiness. This can be exciting – but often results in a sharp acidity that not everyone likes.

Traditional Italian espresso takes a different approach:

• more balance
  
• more depth
  
• less acidity
  
• longer aftertaste
  
• pleasant bitterness instead of harshness
  

The result is an espresso you don't have to analyze.

But simply enjoy drinking.

Freshly roasted instead of stored for weeks

Good espresso doesn't just start at the machine.

Many supermarket beans sit on the shelf for months before they end up in your cup. Aroma is lost, and the taste becomes flat or dull.

At caffè di FORMA®, we roast in small batches and ship fresh.

This preserves the essential oils, sweetness, and fine roasted aromas.

You can taste it:

• in the crema
• in the aroma
• in the body
• in the aftertaste
  

Less acidity. More calm in the cup.

Many people don't tolerate highly acidic coffee well.

Especially in the morning, that makes a difference.

Our roasting profiles are deliberately designed for:

• low acidity
  
• smooth
  
• strong
  
• harmonious
  

Ideal for:

• pure espresso
  
• cappuccino
  
• flat white
  
• automatic machine
  
• portafilter
  

This is what real espresso tastes like.

Not thin. Not burnt. Not sour.

But:

• chocolatey
  
• nutty
  
• full-bodied
  
• creamy
  
• long-lasting
  

An espresso like you know it from small bars in Italy.

Developed for home use

A good espresso doesn't have to be complicated.

Our beans work in both:

• portafilter machines
  
• automatic machines
  
• Bialetti stovetop makers
  
• commercial machines
  

The most important thing is fresh beans and a suitable roast.

Why many espressos taste bitter or sour.

Often it's due to:

• too light a roast
  
• old beans
  
• wrong grind size
  
• poor extraction
  

That's why we develop our roast specifically for classic espresso preparation: more balance, more body, less acidity.

Espresso is not a trend. It's a ritual.

In Italy, espresso is not just drunk on the side. It's part of everyday life. A quick stop at the bar. An espresso. A moment of peace.

This attitude has inspired caffè di FORMA® from the beginning. Not fast coffee. But good espresso that you'll gladly drink again.

Discover our espresso roast

For everyone who:

• likes strong espresso
  
• is looking for low acidity
  
• appreciates fresh roasting
  
• prefers Italian taste
  

Discover caffè di FORMA® Espresso