Sourcing information: We’re starting 2012 off super-fresh with a brand new incarnation of our Streetlevel Espresso! Every season we put our noses to the cupping bowls and find the freshest, most amazing coffees to incorporate into our flagship espresso. Head Roaster Sean White, has spent the end of 2011 blending and experimenting with numerous coffees to find the perfect combination. For the first time ever, the coffees that we’ve chosen have all come from Guatemala. Located in the region of Palencia, just outside of Guatemala City, we have El Tambor; a fresh crop Bourbon/Typica/Catuai blend which won seventh place in the 2010 Cup of Excellence competition. 100 kilometers to the west in San Martin Jilotepeque, we have Acafesam: a sweet Bourbon milled by the ever skilled Zelaya family. Finally, we have Finca La Florencia, from Fraijanes. Florencia is a fourth generation farm, which produces a Bourbon, Typica, Caturra blend. You’ll recognize this crop as having been a part of Streetlevel previously, and this year’s crop maintains all the depth, and complexity that led us to it before. Together, these coffee combine to make one of the best versions of Streetlevel we’ve ever had the pleasure to offer!

Preparation Recommendations: We always strive for Streetlevel to behave quite nicely on our La Marzocco Strada. We use Robur E grinders dosing in the 20 gram range. We shoot for 17-18 grams out (1.25oz) over 24-26 seconds, boasting a dark and reddish crema. This coffee doubles down as a very nice, balanced drip as well.

IN: 20 GRAMS // OUT: 17-18 GRAMS // @: 23-25 SECONDS