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Description
Essence was carefully grown and roasted for you by Alma Coffee. This Fully Washed coffee was grown 1,400 meters above sea level at Finca la Unica by Leticia Lopez Hutchins in Copan, Honduras. Essence was designed to fit your every need, whether that's for espresso, a trustworthy batch brew or a smooth velvety cold brew served over ice.
Origin
Country
Honduras
Region
Copan
Altitude
1400
Variety
Parainema
Process
Fully Washed
Producer
Leticia Lopez Hutchins, Finca la Unica Customer Reviews
I love all of the Alma coffees I’ve tried. This one definitely has hints of chocolate. Pairs well with s’mores pie. Brewed flat bottom drip.
7/5/2025
chocolatey and nutty
5/7/2025
I liked this one a lot. Almond-y, which I liked a lot.
4/14/2025
Great coffee, remember it being vibrant and flavorful.
2/4/2025
One of my all time favorites. Bold without being overly roasted, can definitely taste the almond notes. Very balanced. Highly recommend
1/27/2025
Didn’t love this coffee was a hard bean to get good flavors from
1/22/2025
very dark chocolate, fruity at end
1/16/2025
Perfect for my new espresso machine. Good dark creamy flavor.
1/5/2025
very fresh, so much crema the best so far
12/24/2024
good. i would get it again. Nothing special just plain good coffee
11/26/2024
Excellent coffee. Works well as espresso, drip, and moka! Rich and dark without tasting burnt or bitter.
11/23/2024
It was too dark for me. I did not notice much complexity. If you like a very dark espresso tho this is it.
10/28/2024
Well balanced, almond clearly comes through, great espresso/americano. Would order again.
10/14/2024
Yummy!
9/29/2024
Good, but tasted like a lot of other beans we've had. Nothing super flavorful. Enjoyed it more as coffee than espresso.
9/24/2024
Just okay.
9/18/2024
Smooth nice chocolate almond with some burnt marshmallow at end and an overarching dried apricot essence
8/30/2024
This coffee has an amazing almond flavor! It was so delicious and not too overpowering. Would definitely order again.
8/12/2024
I loved this one as well.
8/12/2024
Best tasting espresso beans
7/23/2024
Lovely balance, not over-roasted. Only used it as espresso, but if I get it again, I might try the other techniques.
5/1/2024
Good taste; easy to get a good pull
4/11/2024
It is very well balanced, I taste the dark chocolate and the almonds but not the caramel that it says, I usually add it to my drinks but I haven't been for this because it hasn't had a need.
4/2/2024
Great flavor!
3/10/2024
Of all the espresso blends I've tried through MistoBox, Essence from Alma Coffee is without doubt my favorite.
1/4/2024
Extremely full bodied and heavily flavored. Extremely tasty!
12/29/2023
Solid, but ships from Georgia, so can be delayed.
12/16/2023
I really like this one, It has a good touch of flavor. Not bitter like the last one.
10/5/2023
Best espresso yet
9/18/2023
Pretty good with a little milk and sugar using the drip /pour over.
9/7/2023
This is closer to what I like. Nice chocolate. There was a brightness to the finish that I didn't quite care for but all in all not bad. Maybe a slight bit more roast would help.
7/19/2023
Tastes good. It is balanced and not sour. but not as bold as I like.
4/30/2023
Did not like too bitter. Tasted burnt.
2/17/2023
Good, but not as strong as I'm used to. Will add an extra scoop tomorrow
1/8/2023
Nutty
11/10/2022
The flavor was good, strong without being overly bitter. The flavor was very balanced.
11/6/2022
sour
7/16/2022
Best one yet, great depth of flavor!
7/15/2022
This is okay for a dark roast but seems to lack complexity of flavor
6/26/2022
Nice chocolate notes, thick mouth feel and a moderate crema. A bit more acidic than I like, not bad but not my preferred flavor profile.
6/17/2022
Average, taste wasn’t great and not that strong for me. Seemed dry and hard to brew.
5/24/2022
nicely balanced, no bitterness at all.
5/10/2022
Sort of bland...very smooth and not bitter, but too mild
4/22/2022
Definitely taste the almond with dark chocolate.
4/11/2022
Love this blend for our daily espressos!
3/26/2022
Really enjoyed it as a change from my recent go to (Lavazza Super Crema) Most of the other "espresso" beans I've tried since getting an espresso machine (prior to mistobox) have resulted in sour fruit acid flavors and I really don't enjoy that. While the ALMA is lighter that what I was drinking I'm really enjoying this one!
3/26/2022
Wasn't really a fan of this one.
3/19/2022
Sour
2/18/2022
A bit acidic for our taste. Hard to adjust grind and extraction time. Did not appreciate a lot of depth in the flavor profile.
1/4/2022
Makes GREAT espresso and also tastes great
1/3/2022
Not as flavorful as Good Folks Blend.
12/27/2021
A little light for espresso but great flavor
12/5/2021
Excellent taste. Nice and fresh. Smooth. A bit on the light side when used with milk drinks.
12/3/2021
<3 it
11/26/2021
At times seemed a little bitter.
11/15/2021
It tasted burnt.
10/24/2021
This was smooth and a similar roast to the local brand we get. It was consistent and easy to dial in the grind.
10/21/2021
Not really enjoying this one. I'm able to pull really nice-looking syrupy shots. Although its scent feels quite acidic, there's no acidity once I add about 4 ounces of frothed oat milk and it becomes a cappuccino.
The taste is bold (good) but too smoky (not so good).
Would be great to focus on beans that are targeted specifically towards espresso and cappuccino, and the roaster publishes a recommended recipe for it
The taste is bold (good) but too smoky (not so good).
Would be great to focus on beans that are targeted specifically towards espresso and cappuccino, and the roaster publishes a recommended recipe for it
10/10/2021
Great drip, good espresso
9/14/2021
2nd time cold brewing this one, great smooth nutty flavor over ice. Perfect caffeine punch to get you moving
9/12/2021
The beans were too oily for our home espresso machine. Otherwise, it was very good.
9/7/2021
Velvety and delicious
9/7/2021
This one is outstanding! We love it!!! Definitely our favorite so far.
9/2/2021
Alma was excellent. Fresh Balanced. Definitely felt the chocolate
8/22/2021
Smooth, get hints of chocolate. Enjoyable, lighter than expected. Didn’t quite have that “oh wow that’s good” reaction.
8/11/2021
Best one so far! Tastes delicious to me, right amount of acidity plus smokeyness. Loved it!
8/3/2021
Delicious.
7/23/2021
Not tasting the almond but a pleasant coffee.
7/19/2021
Like the sweetness in milk drink.
7/18/2021
Smells great out of the bag. But that didn't translate into a nice bold brew. This was bland and I threw the rest of the bag away.
7/17/2021
liked a lot
7/12/2021
Rich, very fragrant. Very flavorful, but I could have take a darker roast. Still, the best medium roast I have had.
6/27/2021
Good brew. Played well with my creamer. Would have been five stars if not for a slightly acidic back end.
6/21/2021
This one was a favorite of mine. I loved the dark chocolate notes. The perfect everyday coffee.
6/19/2021
Good coffee. I'm finding I have to add more grinds to the french press to get the right strength. But tasty.
5/30/2021
This was not roasted enough, please do not send this one again
5/29/2021
Excellent.
5/22/2021
Blah. Not much flavor.
5/21/2021
Some deep flavor. A little bitter but not too much. Tasted a lot more of the chocolate than anything else
5/12/2021
Good coffee, one of the best that was sent to us. Smooth, slightly bitter, but a good strong flavor.
5/10/2021
Dark chocolate with almond and hints of fruit. Really enjoyed.
5/8/2021
It wasn't terrible but it was missing the bold flavor that I'm used to with dark roasts. I drink my espresso as a cafe latte and the flavor gets lost in the milk.
5/6/2021
Too bitter for me. Still looking for a less bitter option.
5/5/2021
Amazing flavor!
5/3/2021
smooth taste but not bold enough
5/1/2021
Very mild, subtle flavors. Almost a little too much so
4/25/2021
Great taste
4/19/2021
Weak roast and very bitter.
4/17/2021
Having had my 3rd espresso I find it to be bitter. It is an espresso roast.
4/15/2021
Couldn’t get to it right away. Almost roasted 30 days ago but brewed beautifully. Rich and smooth clean flavor. Very nice and recommended.
4/9/2021
Rich velvety espresso. So good!
4/9/2021
Such an amazingly balanced dark roast with all the flavors of your favorite chocolate bar. The nutty smell but dark chocolate taste, I need more like this!
4/7/2021
A little weak for my taste but I like the flavor
4/2/2021
A little too nutty for my taste.
3/30/2021
Very balanced. Went well with vanilla syrup and oat milk. Not too sweet
3/29/2021
We’ve enjoyed this coffee a lot. Very rich and works well for all of our drinks.
3/27/2021
Full flavor, nutty, really enjoyed it
3/20/2021
Nice
3/20/2021
Weak, bland.
3/16/2021
I really enjoyed this coffee. Great as Espresso and Americano.
3/15/2021
creamy
3/13/2021
Very good chocolate notes
3/11/2021
Perfect.
3/10/2021
This coffee is awesome. You can definitely taste dark chocolate and almond, and it is very balanced. This has been a really great cup just as an americano. I usually make americanos, and really loved this. My wife had it with cream and sugar, as well as a latte. Both were good too!
3/7/2021
complex- the best one yet
3/7/2021
Loved it! perfect balance, just dark enough
3/7/2021
Really liked it I think
2/26/2021
Ok
2/24/2021
Good flavor smooth finish
2/22/2021
Brewed in french press. Hubby drinks it black, I have it with almond creamer or coconut milk. Very good. Smelled amazing coming out of the bag. Nice strong taste, goes down smooth.
2/17/2021
Not a ton of flavor or aromatic
2/14/2021
Flavorful but a little too acidic for me, I think. I wanted to love it!
2/13/2021
My personal favorite.
2/1/2021
Bitter flavor for expresso.
1/31/2021
Not bad but too chocolatey for me.
1/20/2021
Excellent
1/15/2021
Great taste and flavor
1/10/2021
Awesome packaging
1/4/2021
beautiful smell in the morning.
12/10/2020
A wonderful cup of tasty coffee.
12/9/2020
Love the smoothness and aroma but when paired with milk, not as strong as I would like
10/21/2020
My go-to is Lavazza Super Crema, and I'm not sure this is quite that good, but it's good. I'd give it 4.5 if that option was here. I drink long blacks via an expresso machine. Had to dial the water back some to keep it from being too weak and sour.
10/12/2020
Super flavorful. Nutty and Earthy I thought. Chocolatey and sweet, not at all bitter or sour. Easy to dial in that perfect shot on an espresso machine.
9/28/2020
Tasted ok. A little bit acidic as an espresso but fine for lattes
9/23/2020
very smooth. lovely taste.
8/17/2020
Solid
8/16/2020
Good strong coffee. Well balanced, I only require 1 1/2 scoops per mug.
8/9/2020
Rich, full bodied. May go medium blend next..
8/3/2020
Great for cold brew!
7/14/2020
Excellent. Please repeat and send again. I like this coffee
7/5/2020
Liked this a lot. Perfect espresso
6/13/2020
This was nice. More _espresso_ blends please.
6/9/2020