Everyday People Coffee & Tea
African Sunrise Espresso- Medium Dark
Description
Experience the awakening power of our African Sunrise Espresso, a masterfully crafted medium-dark roast that captures the soul of Africa's most celebrated coffee-growing regions. This exceptional blend combines the finest Arabica beans from the highlands of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, each contributing their unique terroir to create a symphony of flavors that dance across your palate with every sip.
Details
Roast Level: Medium-Dark Roast
Tasting Notes: Bright acidity, layered fruitiness, floral bouquet
and a rich chocolate finish
Process: Washed and sun dried on raised beds
Growers: Smallholder cooperative farmers
Varietals: SL28, SL34, Bourbon, Kent
Origin: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Three Nations, One Exceptional Blend
Our Kenyan beans, sourced from the slopes of Mount Kenya, bring that distinctive bright acidity and wine-like complexity that has made Kenyan coffee legendary worldwide. The SL28 and SL34 varietals, developed specifically for Kenya's unique terroir, contribute vibrant fruit notes and an unmistakable clarity that forms the backbone of this blend.
From Tanzania's Northern Highlands comes the soul-warming richness that adds depth and body to our espresso. Grown in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, these Bourbon varietal beans develop their characteristic chocolate notes and full body through the region's distinct wet processing methods and mineral-rich volcanic soils.
Uganda's contribution brings a delicate floral bouquet and smooth finish that perfectly balances the intensity of our Kenyan and Tanzanian components. Cultivated by smallholder farmers using traditional methods passed down through generations, these beans add the final layer of complexity that makes our African Sunrise Espresso truly exceptional.
Kenya's wine-like acidity. Tanzania's chocolate richness. Uganda's floral elegance
This carefully curated blend represents more than just exceptional coffee—it embodies the spirit of Ubuntu, the African philosophy that emphasizes our interconnectedness and shared humanity. Every cup supports the livelihoods of hundreds of smallholder farmers across three nations, creating a sustainable coffee ecosystem that honors both tradition and innovation.Whether you're pulling shots for a morning cortado or crafting the perfect cappuccino for an afternoon treat, the African Sunrise Espresso delivers consistent excellence with every brew. Its medium-dark roast profile preserves the origin characteristics while developing the rich crema and balanced extraction that espresso lovers demand.
Brewing Recommendations
Espresso
Dose: 18–20g
Yield: 36–40g
Time: 25–30 seconds
Temp: 200–202°F
Perfect for showcasing the bright acidity and chocolate finish
Pour Over (V60/Chemex)
Ratio: 1:15 (25g coffee : 375g water)
Grind: Medium-fine
Time: 3:30–4:00 minutes
Temp: 195–205°F
Highlights the floral notes and bright acidity beautifully
French Press
Ratio: 1:12 (30g coffee : 360g water)
Grind: Coarse
Time: 4:00 minutes
Temp: 200°F
Emphasizes the full body and chocolate finish
Aeropress
Dose: 17g coffee
Water: 250g at 185°F
Time: 2:30 total (1:30 steep + press)
Grind: Medium-fine
Clean cup that balances all flavor components
Pro Tips for African Sunrise Espresso
- ☕ Use filtered water with 150–300 TDS for optimal extraction
- ☕ Allow beans to rest 7–14 days post-roast for peak flavor development
- ☕ Store in an airtight container away from light and heat
- ☕ For milk drinks, the chocolate notes pair beautifully with steamed milk
- ☕ Adjust grind size if extraction tastes sour (too coarse) or bitter (too fine)
Frequently Asked Questions
African Sunrise Espresso is a unique medium-dark roast blend that combines beans from three distinct African origins - Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This creates a complex flavor profile with bright acidity, wine-like notes from Kenya, chocolate richness from Tanzania, and floral elegance from Uganda. Unlike single-origin espressos, this blend offers consistent flavor year-round while showcasing the diversity of African coffee terroir.
Absolutely! The medium-dark roast profile and chocolate finish make African Sunrise Espresso excellent for milk-based drinks. The bright acidity cuts through milk beautifully while the chocolate notes complement steamed milk's sweetness. The blend maintains its character even when combined with milk, making it perfect for lattes, cappuccinos, cortados, and macchiatos.
For espresso machines, use a fine grind (similar to table salt). For other brewing methods: medium-fine for pour-over and Aeropress, medium for drip coffee makers, and coarse for French press. The key is to adjust based on extraction time - if your coffee tastes sour, grind finer; if it's bitter, grind coarser.
Store your African Sunrise Espresso in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Keep it at room temperature - never refrigerate or freeze whole beans. Use within 2-4 weeks of the roast date for optimal flavor. If you buy whole beans, grind only what you need for each brew to preserve freshness and aromatics.
While African Sunrise Espresso is specifically blended for espresso brewing, it also works excellently in drip coffee makers, pour-over methods, and French press. Use a medium grind and a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio for drip brewing. The result will be a full-bodied cup with bright acidity and chocolate notes, though different from the concentrated intensity of espresso.
For espresso extraction, use water heated to 200-202°F (93-94°C). For pour-over methods, 195-205°F (90-96°C) works well. French press brewing works best at 200°F (93°C). If your water is too hot, you'll over-extract and get bitter flavors; too cool, and you'll under-extract, resulting in sour, weak coffee.