Down South Espresso Blend
Our Down South Espresso Blend is a rich, balanced espresso with a fresh twist.
Created from a carefully selected blend of coffees from East Timor, Colombia and Papua New Guinea, Down South Espresso has a smooth, chocolate-forward flavour with natural sweetness and a brighter finish than our more traditional blends.
Expect plenty of rich chocolate through the body of the cup, followed by a subtle citrus lift and a distinctive tart green apple finish. It's a little brighter and livelier on the finish, while still delivering the depth, body and chocolate character you want from a great everyday espresso.
Freshly roasted in small batches at Naked Bean Coffee Roasters in Albany, Western Australia.
☕ Flavour Profile
Body: Smooth, rich and medium to full-bodied
Tasting Notes: Milk chocolate, honey & orchard fruits
Finish: Clean and bright with a lingering green apple acidity
Down South Espresso is still very much a chocolate-forward espresso, but with a brighter edge. The green apple and citrus characteristics emerge towards the end of the cup, giving the blend a clean, refreshing finish without overpowering its rich chocolate base.
🌎 The Blend
East Timor | Colombia | Papua New Guinea
Down South brings together three origins to create a balanced espresso with plenty of depth and just the right amount of brightness.
East Timor contributes body, richness and earthy chocolate depth.
Colombia brings sweetness, balance and a gentle fruit acidity.
Papua New Guinea adds complexity and a brighter citrus character.
Together, they create a coffee that's rich and chocolatey upfront, with a tart green apple and citrus finish that sets Down South apart from our other espresso blends.
🌊 Inspired by Down South
Created in Albany and inspired by the Great Southern of Western Australia, Down South Espresso is our take on a modern everyday espresso.
Rich and comforting at its core, but with a fresh, lively finish, it's a blend that feels right at home on the south coast.
🔥 Perfect For
• Espresso
• Long Black
• Flat White
• Latte
• Cappuccino
• Piccolo
• AeroPress
With milk, expect the chocolate character and natural sweetness to come forward.
Drink it black and you'll experience more of the blend's tart green apple and citrus finish.
🌱 Fresh Roasted in Albany, Western Australia
Every batch of Down South Espresso is freshly roasted in small batches at Naked Bean Coffee Roasters in Albany, WA.
Our roasting approach is designed to develop the chocolate richness and body of the blend while retaining enough brightness to showcase its distinctive green apple and citrus finish.
Why You'll Love Down South Espresso
✔ Rich, chocolate-forward espresso
✔ Tart green apple and subtle citrus finish
✔ Blend of East Timor, Colombia & Papua New Guinea
✔ Smooth, balanced body
✔ Brighter finish without being overly fruity
✔ Excellent black or with milk
✔ Freshly roasted in Albany, Western Australia
☕ Brewing Tips
For espresso, we recommend starting with:
Dose: 18–20g
Yield: 36–40g
Extraction: 26–30 seconds
Use this as a starting point and adjust your grind and extraction to taste. A balanced extraction should give you plenty of chocolate sweetness through the body, followed by that characteristic green apple acidity on the finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Down South Espresso taste like?
Down South Espresso is a chocolate-forward coffee with a smooth, rich body. As the coffee finishes, you'll notice brighter notes of citrus and tart green apple, giving it a clean and refreshing finish.
Is Down South Espresso a fruity coffee?
We wouldn't describe it as a fruit-forward coffee. Chocolate remains the dominant flavour, with the fruit character appearing primarily in the finish as tart green apple and subtle citrus.
Is Down South Espresso good with milk?
Yes. Milk emphasises the blend's chocolate sweetness and smooth body, making it excellent for flat whites, lattes and cappuccinos. If you drink it black, the green apple and citrus finish becomes more noticeable.
What coffee beans are in Down South Espresso?
Down South Espresso combines coffees from East Timor, Colombia and Papua New Guinea, selected to create a rich, balanced espresso with chocolate depth and a brighter finish.
Where is Down South Espresso roasted?
It's freshly roasted at Naked Bean Coffee Roasters in Albany, Western Australia, in the heart of the Great Southern.
Explore More Naked Bean Coffee
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