Background: Starbucks' Espresso Roast is its most popular blend, whether or not customers realize it. It is the coffee that is exclusively present in the company's lattes, cappuccinos, mochas, etc. Few people, however, enjoy the Espresso Roast simply as a brewed coffee. Typically, darker roasts, deeper and sweeter flavors, medium bodies, and light acidities make excellent espresso--and espresso from Starbucks falls in line with the conventions. An interesting thing to do would be to take a shot of espresso from Starbucks and taste it alongside a French Press to see if you can reconcile the flavors across the two different brewing methods.
Tasting: Aroma****; deep dark smoothly roasty aroma bursts heavily into the nostrils. Acidity***; powerful acidity for espresso, some biting on the sides of the tongue. Body***; smooth body lingering gently on the palate. Flavor****; clear flavors of burnt caramel, roasted nuts, and dark cocoa.
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