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Verve Coffee Roasters

The Sermon Espresso

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Tasting Notes
fruity
chocolate
rich
Roast
Light
Medium-light
Medium
Medium-dark
Very Dark
Type
Single Origin
Blend
Espresso

12 oz. bag of whole bean or ground coffee
$20.00

Availability: In stock

$20.00
This coffee will be fresh roasted for you. We expect Verve Coffee Roasters will roast and ship this coffee in 1-2 business days depending on their roasting schedule.
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Description
The Sermon Espresso was carefully roasted for you by Verve Coffee Roasters. This coffee was grown in the Minas Gerais, Cauca and Guji regions of Brazil, Colombia and Ethiopia. This coffee was grown at altitudes ranging between 1,000 - 2,000+ meters. The lots consisted of Catuai, Bourbon and Ethiopian heirloom varieties. The Sermon is Verve's fruit forward and balanced espresso, intended to have bright blueberries and tart cherries with a lingering dark chocolate finish.
Origin
Country
Brazil, Colombia and Ethiopia
Region
Minas Gerais, Cauca and Guji
Altitude
1000 - 2000
Variety
Catuai, Bourbon and Ethiopian heirloom
Process
Natural and Washed
Producer
various small producers
Customer Reviews

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Paul
Way too light imo. But definitely fruity. Rich is not an appropriate tasting note here. When I think rich, I think of mouthfeel, and this was much more of a light roast espresso.
3/5/2023

Mark
Loved it
1/5/2023

Faith
Overwhelmingly blueberry. It was okay, but I'm not really a fan. Making it a cappuccino instead of espresso simply turned it into blueberry milk. Coffee taste was too much in the background for me.
11/20/2022

Phillip
Great flavor and texture
11/8/2022

Phillip
Great flavor and texture
11/8/2022

Justin
This is great coffee, definitely can send it again.
11/6/2022

Angel
Not a fan
11/2/2022

Mike
Good
7/17/2022

Jared
Yummy!
7/14/2022

Rebekah
The blueberry was very forward.
11/13/2021

Justin
My favorite so far. I enjoyed the fruitiness and natural sweetness in a latte.
9/25/2021

Elizabeth
Very good. ground and brewed well, lighter and not bitter.
7/2/2021

Nick
Excellent! I loved the hint of blueberry flavor
6/13/2021

Kevin
Not my favorite so far. Clearly high-quality coffee and the “rich chocolate” tasting notes spot on. Wondering if I might prefer something lighter next time around.
3/21/2021

Oscar
This was good also
3/7/2021

Allie
I was sacred to try this coffee the first time I made it because of how metallic it smelled. However, after tasting it, I’m not disappointed at all. This coffee has a rich flavor, with hints of blueberries and chocolate. It definitely lived up to what i was told it would be.
2/21/2021

Christine
The ground said it was brewed for drip. It was too fine and kept clogging the filter to where it would over flow. It was also a little more acidic than I like. It did not taste rich or chocolate.
2/17/2021

Lillian
Not as sweet and flavorful as I hoped but pretty good
1/12/2021

Scott
Smooth. Wonderful
1/11/2021

Debbie
Rich, full flavored but not too strong, not bittet
1/4/2021

Aaron
The consistency at a 1:2 ratio was quite amazing. This bean is probably the best shot I have pulled in 6 years.
12/30/2020

Nicholas
This was pretty good i liked it.
12/29/2020

Anne
Too bland for espresso. I'm wondering if I got the wrong product? The product name is "The Sermon Espresso" but my bag just says "Sermon" . Maybe I got the roast for coffee, not for espresso?? Would not buy again.
12/29/2020

John
Loved this coffee. Outstanding!!
12/23/2020

Jessica
Just the right amount of brightness in this! I drink it black, without any milk, because it tastes so damn good.
8/21/2020

Mackenzie
Has a lot of blueberry notes, which I'm not a huge fan of.
8/5/2020

Mike
blueberry notes at the beginning that finishes with some chocolate flavor towards the end. Took me a while to dial this one in.
5/21/2020

Michael
Dark chocolate finish overpowers bright notes.
4/3/2020

Ryan
It's very light and clean!
2/20/2020

Malinda
Bland
2/19/2020

Michael
Smooth flavor, very easy to drink.
1/28/2020

Markus
Not to my liking due to the very heavy fruity molasses taste.
1/26/2020

Lindsay
We really do NOT like this espresso. The taste is almost sour and I am worried we may have actually gotten a bad batch. We even made it twice to make sure we didn’t do something wrong the first time.
1/26/2020

Mike
Not my type of coffee
1/25/2020

Tanner
I did not enjoy the blueberry notes.
1/17/2020

Giri
This is a decent espresso.
1/17/2020

Eric
I disliked this coffee very much. I don’t like fruity or flavored coffees. I don’t know how this can be considered an espresso. I prefer dark rich bold coffee. This is none of those.
1/11/2020

Steve
My wife and I love this coffee. I am using it in my Breville espresso machine. I had to use a coarser grind, because the grounds seemed to absorb much of the water. But, it is now my favorite coffee. Well balanced, not bitter, flavorful. You guys killed it with this one.
1/8/2020

Will
Excellent as espresso.
1/7/2020

Amanda
Good!
1/6/2020

Kelly
It was ok but maybe would like a slightly more robust flavor. The aroma was good whole bean but after grinding it has a less pleasant aroma slightly resembling fermented fruit.
1/3/2020

Jim
Not very strong coffee
1/2/2020

Barbara
This was my first coffee. In my coffee profile I indicated I enjoy only dark, bold roasts and espressos. I was greatly disappointed in receiving this fruity coffee. Please see the note I sent from your website.
1/2/2020

Matt
Fantastic, these are my favorite beans I've made espresso with! More like this please!
1/1/2020

Vernon
Not impressed with this one. Too light a roast for my likings. I’m guessing if you like those flavors it would be ok. Just not for me.
1/1/2020

John
Too chocolate for me
12/29/2019

Kristin
Excellent flavor.
12/24/2019

Ryan
This is the best one we have ever received!!! Sooo good, fruit explosion with a great balance of acid and earth. Total cocoa nib tast
12/21/2019

Gregory
It had a great smell and a very strong flavor. The brightness of the floral was tasty compared to all the chocolate notes we have been receiving. Still not quite perfection, but getting there.
11/17/2019

Anil
Can taste blue berry favors, and one of my top favorite.
7/12/2019

Tristan
Well done, but unsurprising, "3rd wave" style espresso blend
6/13/2019

JASON
Tasting notes on the bag are on point; sweet, chocolaty and smooth (so smooth). As a cappuccino, it's like milk chocolate. Favorite so far.
5/28/2019

Sean
Fantastic coffee. Nice as both espresso and as a strong flat white. Smooth with low bitterness.
4/3/2019

Gretchen
The flavor was a bit more harsh, in your face. We tend to like smoother blends.
3/5/2019

Michael
Good
3/1/2019

James
This one fell a little flat for me. Maybe it shines more as espresso.
2/6/2019

Torin
Excellent for espresso, but looking for something a little more versatile for pour over. Or perhaps just switch back and forth between pourover focused and espresso focused
1/16/2019

Caleb
Amazing. Has an incredible dark taste with the chocolate notes, but still doesn't taste burnt. LOVE the blueberry pie notes in it, literally tastes like a chocolate blueberry pie. Amazing.
1/16/2019

Tanya
it was good :) makes a good espresso
1/15/2019

Gelisa
I liked it the coffee but didn’t love it.
1/12/2019

Currie
I thought it was really good. Nice and light.
1/8/2019

Sheldon
Very tasty and very balanced...a good safe starting point I was hoping for something even a little more bright on the palette. It arrived within a couple days of roasting which exceed my expectations positively!
1/7/2019

Jeb and Andrea
We loved the Flavor profile. We would ideally rotate single origins for our kalita wave slightly more often than our espressos, but this made for a great espresso!
1/3/2019

Frederick
Makes a fantastic latte.
12/22/2018

Amy
Solid standard espresso. Was looking forward to blueberry notes but didn’t really get them from this coffee.
12/8/2018

Eric
Bright blueberry aroma and fruit-forward with surprisingly low acidity, medium-bodied with a mild finish. Versatile beans which go well on their own or with your favorite milk-based concoction.

Easy to dial in and consistent brew without losing too much character even towards the end of storing for three weeks.
12/3/2018

Alexandra
Smooth and very well balanced with a nutty creaminess and delicious blueberry aroma. Tastes great on its own and with a little milk in a cortado.
11/13/2018

Robert
Excellent great espresso and for the one aeropress I did it was so good. I will get this one again.
10/22/2018

Ashlee
This coffee was good but not my favorite
9/29/2018

Marty
I think this one might be a little on the dark side for us. Really want something that highlights the fruit flavor.
8/22/2018

Bill
Good blend! I get blueberry with a hint of cherry but not the chocolate finish. Will keep drinking this one.
7/27/2018

Ishaque
This coffee was great. I make make my coffee using a burr grinder and make espresso, this coffee worked out really well for that. The medium light roast was perfect, either medium light or light would be my preferences for coffee. I liked the chocolatey flavors, I didn't get much fruity flavors. It was a very balanced brew, it was very smooth to drink.
7/12/2018

Tim
Excellent on espresso! Very tasty and full of flavor. I pulled this at a 1:2 ratio all week at a 30 second shot on my Linea Mini. Would definitely have this again
7/3/2018

Justin
Very bright, blueberry comes through clearly in espresso
6/11/2018

Mihai
Probably closer to 4.5 stars :)
5/31/2018

Jon
Simple and well balanced; a really decent flavor. Another good everyday drink.
5/4/2018

marcus
Really excellent espresso. Tons of fruity notes without being sour, which seems to be rare for espresso.

Brewed at a 1:1.5 ratio per Verve's recommendations and it came out smooth creamy and balanced.
3/12/2018

Tommy
Excellent blend of blueberry and chocolate notes that hit the mark every time when I pulled shots. Even used it for french press once and it was insanely good. Great recommendation!
2/27/2018

Robby
Exactly what I was looking for! Fruity and chocolatey with a hint of tartness. (Like driving cross country). Next I'd like something a little smoother and sweeter but still relatively light.
2/22/2018

Nicolas
A bit on the bitter side. A bit more acidity would be welcome.
2/21/2018

Henry
Interesting but a little bitter and overly strong on the blueberry flavors.
2/14/2018

JONATHAN
Smooth!
1/18/2018

Paul
Excellent for espresso. Fruity but not acidic or bitter.
1/16/2018

Philip
The fruity taste really comes out. Maybe this blend is more suited for espresso. I am a newbie with espresso but it still tasted great despite my clumsy effort!
1/11/2018

mike
Liked this. It's a bit lighter that what we usually drink, which is what I'd been hoping for. There is nothing I didn't like about it.
1/8/2018

Robert
One of the best coffees i have ever had
12/4/2017

marc
Not only delicious, but I could drink it without a drop of sugar added and it wasnt bitter and I am always trying to ween myself off sugar in my coffee. =)
11/23/2017

Mark
Incredible
11/8/2017

Brett
Nice and fruity on the front end and finishes with a pleasant dark chocolate note. The fruitiness is sweet and not overly acidic. The shots pull beautifully!
10/7/2017

Clint
This is a blend that really shows that the roaster knows how to make an espresso shine in milk. It contains that really nice chocolatey base with a nice floral\fruity sweetness to balance it out. I only gave it 4 stars as while its a great espresso it’s not a coffee that makes me want to immediately buy another. Last summer I had a blend from Square One Coffee roasters that truly was that 5 star espresso that makes you want to order another bag. This coffee did however remain very consistent from the 1st shot to the last and only require slight grinder changes to keep the consistency. All in all this is a beautiful coffee.
9/18/2017

Andrew
Was a good cup of coffee. the dark chocolatey finish isn't my usual go to, I usually like a bright and crisper finish, but it was a good change of pace.
9/17/2017

Mark
Most excellent!
7/30/2017

Andy
Overall a good coffee and it pulled well in my espresso machine but I think the "tart" cherries threw me off a little. That tartness came off a little harsh. I did get the lingering dark chocolate though.
7/3/2017

Grant
Fresh roasted coffee beans produce the best coffee. Berries and chocolate shine. Not my normal go to flavors in coffee but being fresh is the key.
4/26/2017

Jeralyn
Wow, I made a latte this morning and it was one of the best cups I've had. I might even try the espresso on its own tomorrow morning, it was not bitter at all.
4/21/2017

Ana
The coffee in on a lighter side. A but sour, not.as balanced as one would expect. Prefer something more toasted and aromatic, bolder. If someone like citrus in their coffee, this mught be the right choice.
4/20/2017

Brad
I received my bag of Sermon about a month after purchasing my lever espresso machine. I had pushed a variety of coffee through the machine over that month, but the Sermon was the first bag of beans I tried that claimed any specific suitability for espresso. The results were delightful, but I must confess that my improving technique may have had as much to do with that as the Sermon.

We did try brewing a couple cups of coffee with the blend and the results were good, but not quite what was expected given the merits of the espresso. We should really give it another shot, but I'm hoarding the stuff for espresso.

Forgive me for skipping proper tasting notes. We're new to all this and any mention of fruit from the likes of us would be hyperbole indeed.

We're going to try a darker espresso next time, in part to see if Jess prefers it in her cappuccino, even though she's been quite content with the Sermon. We'll see. We may come running back to a medium roast.
3/23/2017

Brandon
A very "even" espresso right away. Had to adjust my tamping and does amount to get it right.
I found the flavor to be more singular with suttle hints. I guess that's what balanced means. This can be one of my go to beans.
I could handle a bit more depth.
3/18/2017

Lauren
This has been our favorite so far!
2/20/2017

Brad
a little on the tart side
2/15/2017

Heather
It was full bodied and yummy however I am not a fan of chocolate notes I tend to like lighter fruitier coffee
1/29/2017

Vince
It produced a nice amount of crema. Not quite as chocolatey as I would like, but still a very good blend.
1/28/2017

Eric
Good daily driver. You can taste the berries but doesn't have an overwhelming tartness. Remains balanced with milk. The dark chocolate really stands out and tops this coffee off well.
1/24/2017

Richard
I don't know quite what I was expecting with the Sermon Espresso. My tendency was to stay with the more chocolatey overtones of a Hayes Valley Espresso or the Herkimer Espresso. My primary morning drink is always a flat white and those two in particular cut through milk very well.
I have been more than happy with Samantha's first recommendation. Well balanced, still chocolatey, but not with such a heavy overtoan. Is a really pretty poor, and I tend to stay around 202 degrees. The roast date was the day before it shipped.
Highly recommended
1/16/2017

Becky
This coffee is very smooth. I enjoyed it very much.
1/12/2017

Randy & Jackie
Definitely fruity and light. I varied the grind and brew temp but could not get a thick crema from this particular roast out of 2 different machines. I think it is a good roast for those who like a lighter espresso shot.
1/10/2017

Zoey
an excellent tasting coffee LOVE IT
1/8/2017

Thomas
This is a very good coffee and I enjoyed it very much. Is this considered a medium coffee, leaning towards darker? Perhaps due to the way we've been brewing (pour over) it has a darker, more syrupy taste to my unrefined palate. (Could be on our end.) Do you have any brewing tips for us? We tried it with the french press this morning and it was very good.
1/6/2017

Scott
marvelous blend with a very nice crema. A strong bold base with fruity after taste. No sugar needed would gladly drink again and again and again.
1/4/2017

Andrew
Good coffee. Slightly brighter than what I'm accustomed to having, but was a welcome change of pace. Lighter mouthfeel too. I preferred the full bodied, less bright, chocolate flavor of my first shipment, but I enjoyed trying Verve's Sermon.
11/26/2016

Tessy
I'm really enjoying this espresso! It's true to its description of "balanced". The fruit flavor is not as strong and I get a definite chocolate after taste. I typically drink cappuccinos and I do enjoy the taste of this with milk. Overall great coffee.
10/20/2016

Christopher
not the biggest fan of fruity flavor coffee but overall not bad
10/18/2016

Justin
A delicious, very fruit forward espresso. I could certainly taste the chocolate finish, which was my favorite part.The reason I took away 1 star was that my girlfriend and I do like the occasional milk-drink, such as a cappunicco or an iced horchata latte, and the fruit's slight sour behaviour, in my opinion, did not sit quite right with milk drinks.If I am only having it as straight espresso or an americano, it is delicious. But I do wish I could make milk drinks with it.
10/2/2016

Lisa
LOVED.
9/15/2016

Eugenia
Hm, didn't get any blueberries, but there's definitely a fruit component. A hint of cherry chocolate. I liked it best after a couple weeks. The bright notes seemed to have mellowed out a little. My latest shots were sweet, complex, with a syrupy mouthfeel. Not my favorite overall, but not bad.
8/31/2016

Alec
Definitively better than Streetlevel. More complex, rich and consistent. Still nowhere near an ideal espresso for me, but I like the texture and subtle fruit notes.
7/6/2016

Brian
Perfect for cold brew. Smooth fruity not acidic.
6/5/2016

Sarah
Very chocolatey and fruity. I found this very flavorful and enjoyable.
5/2/2016

Ian
17.8g in/ 28.5-31 g out. At 200F. About a 28-30 second extraction. Extremely well balanced but deceptive. On the nose it smells like a rich, dark chocolate syrup. On the palette it shifts to tart stone fruits and gives way to blueberries and cream. Very easy to dial in and very easy to enjoy. Highly recommend this espresso.
4/2/2016

Josephine
I loved this! It was smooth, creamy, not watery at all. Had some chocolate but not overwhelmingly sweet. Great taste!
3/2/2016

Drew
Decent flavored beans with some good complexity. Probably didn't enjoy it as much as my tastes have shifted away from Espresso roasts.
2/28/2016

Andrew
Really smooth cup.
2/23/2016

Oscar
I really enjoyed this blend.
1/26/2016

Josh
Very nice flavor. Well balanced.
12/24/2015

Chris
Balanced, chocolaty and not too bright.
12/16/2015

Vicky
Slightly more acidic than I typically like, but still good.
12/8/2015

Dayna
Could be a little stronger
11/30/2015

Kurt
This is a great espresso, it's very fruity and chocolaty, I pick up black cherry and fig with my machine, great with milk!

*pulled from a La Pavoni Romantica
11/17/2015

James
Incredible espresso! It's not often the notes on the bag make it all the way to the cup (possibly due to my pallet) but the blueberry
11/5/2015

Jamie
Very much liked the hint of fruits
10/26/2015

Nicholas
I was surprised that the description for these beans said that blueberry is a predominate flavor and even more shocked by the fact that it was entirely accurate. This made for some really excellent espresso drinks both hot and iced and was a huge hit with my wife and friends. I'll be adding this to the list of espressos to order in the future!
8/31/2015

Luis
Used it for french press :) Great flavor and aroma
2/11/2015

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