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Description
The Orion Espresso was carefully roasted for you by Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co. Orion was designed to produce a unique espresso blend accentuating the elegance of chocolate and the complex nature of sweet fruit. Each character plays its role to balance and accentuate the others. In unison, they create Orion: rich and silky in body, covering a range of chocolate tones with balancing notes of dark berries and citrus highlights. Try as cold brew or iced coffee when the temperatures rise and you are looking for something to sip over ice.
Origin
Country
Brazil, Ethiopia and Guatemala
Variety
various
Process
Washed and Pulped Natural
Producer
various small producers Customer Reviews
A little too burnt, and flat tasting.
2/19/2023
It’s just ok to me. It doesn’t have much of a chocolate taste to me. It has berry and fruit notes to me with a bitter aftertaste.
1/27/2023
Will definitely order again
7/29/2022
The best way I could describe this roast is a daily driver. Clean and consistent but nothing spectacular about it. I would prefer something a bit more interesting.
6/25/2022
We didn't really like it. Thought it tasted sour
12/7/2021
Brighter than I expected it to be.
12/6/2021
The base taste of the espresso was not my favorite, those dark cherry notes I think are the part I dont like
11/26/2021
This was ok, the first two cups did not have a lot of flavor to them. The third and fourth cups had a better taste to them. Wouldn’t pay for another bag of it but if available at a coffee shop and the only espresso blend I would get it.
10/4/2021
Just meh, not bad
9/29/2021
A bit too fruity
9/5/2021
It made a very smooth rich cup of espresso.
8/22/2021
Very little flavor. Even tried with enough grounds for a double espresso. Awful.
8/12/2021
Loved the flavor on the first few days, definitely enjoyed the complex fruit and chocolate flavors, but lost some of the sublteties pretty quickly, Much weaker taste a 5-6 days in. But solid chocolate aftertaste
7/30/2021
It was okay. It has a rich smell and a dark chocolate taste.
7/19/2021
I’ve gone back and forth on this one, but I’ve finally landed on liking it, brewed as hot bloom/cold brew poured over ice with a splash of cream.
I recently purchased a burr (vs blade) grinder and compostable bags for the grounds, and it makes quite a difference!
I recently purchased a burr (vs blade) grinder and compostable bags for the grounds, and it makes quite a difference!
7/18/2021
Good, but nothing great.
5/20/2021
Great taste of cherries. Wish to improve my coffee-machine for it
5/16/2021
Easy to dial in as espresso, and repeat shots are consistent. I agree that this presents the "elegance of chocolate." Orion Espresso definitely has chocolate notes, accentuated with a fruity acidity (but not too much). Pairs well with milk, and is outstanding when made as a mocha. Not amazing as a pour over, but that's not what it's made for.
4/10/2021
Rich is right, great-tasting coffee
4/10/2021
Balanced not overly fruity
2/17/2021
This is an excellent coffee. Rich, with chocolate undertones and a creamy mouth feel, and no bitterness.
2/5/2021
It was a little too light
1/21/2021
Great flavor!
11/19/2020
Just okay, a little bitter and one noted. No complexity of flavor
11/4/2020
Travis likes this, so A+ in my book.
9/17/2020
Complex fruity notes, well balanced and smooth. Really enjoyed this one.
8/24/2020
Unexpected creamyness that really helps me enjoy the chocolate notes that I'm usually not too in to. And it doesn't get too crazy with the chocolate. Makes a really nice espresso, for me.
8/17/2020
It was fine, not my favorite, but not bad at all
8/15/2020
OK but not great
7/13/2020
Surprisingly easy to dial in for espresso for the lightness of the roast. Michelle likes this one. It is more sweet and light then expected, but in a good way.
5/20/2020
I enjoyed the balance in the coffee and its not-too-bright nature.
5/11/2020
Pretty darned solid.
5/9/2020
Good, rich creamy caramel espresso. Stays creamy in milk.
4/14/2020
Some of the creamiest, most delicious espresso I've ever made!
4/14/2020
a lot of great flavor notes - well balanced - would definitely get again or something very similar
4/14/2020
Not a fan. Could not get a slow drip because of how thick fhe ground was and the flavor was just okay.
4/13/2020
This is one of the best blends i've had!
2/19/2020
This was a really great espresso blend. We drank it way too fast. :)
Rich and chocolatey.
Rich and chocolatey.
11/10/2019
Nuanced, multiple layers of soft cocoa, sweet red fruit, and rich berries provide an incredibly aromatic bouquet. The smooth, round mouthfeel and thick crema this produces when pulled as a shot on my Rancilio Silvia has me looking forward to ordering another bag. Very impressive!
10/31/2019
The lighter roast made it difficult to extract fully on (my cheap) home espresso machine. The under-extracted espresso tasted sour, flat and drying.
10/9/2019
Pleasant chocolate body with a nice berry finish. Satisfying cup.
8/3/2019
Very good, fruit sweetness, chocolate-y.
5/4/2019
It was very rich, brewed very strong with my chemex pour over process.
Quality -- if you're looking for a very rich strong cup this is your bean.
Quality -- if you're looking for a very rich strong cup this is your bean.
4/13/2019
Do not like this one at all, doesn’t taste like espresso at all either
3/3/2019
3/2/2019
So many incredible coffees.
3/2/2019
My favorite espresso so far. Wonderfully balanced with a creamy sweet body and delicious fruity notes. Pairs beautifully with the fruity floral notes of an espresso tonic! :)
2/6/2019
Brew with Chemex and aero press. One of my favorites in a while
1/23/2019
Very nice
11/30/2018
This coffee was pretty weak, disappeared quickly in lattes.
11/6/2018
My favorite - don't need to shop anymore (for now)
10/26/2018
we really liked this one. Nice fruit, not to dark.
10/5/2018
Delicious. Not too dark as to overshadow all the other flavors.
10/5/2018
Another new favorite.
10/1/2018
An excellent espresso. Raspberry tart with dark chocolate. Will add this to my queue again!
9/16/2018
Overall, as a first shipment, I am satisfied with the flavor of the coffee. First brew espresso extracted the chocalate and the dried berry flavor in the tasting note. However, it could have been better with stronger fruit flavor and sweeter taste. Adjusting the grind sizes and yields made weaker fruit note, feeling tricky to dialing in the best shot.
9/15/2018
This is a very tasty espresso! I liked the sweetness and depth of this coffee
8/2/2018
Favorite one yet!
7/31/2018
Wonderful espresso
7/24/2018
One of the smoothest espressos I have ever had. No harsh flavors, just a smooth clean shot.
6/1/2018
Could be a little heavier/bold, but still worked for my iced latte preference. Very smooth.
4/18/2018
For me, this one is just OK.
12/29/2017
Good balanced espresso, tastes good by itself and with milk. Nothing I didn't like about this coffee, good chocolate flavor without acidity or bitterness.
9/28/2017
Best coffee yet. Very chocolaty and rich.
8/10/2017
hands down my new favorite espresso.
8/8/2017
Nice and balanced. I liked it
5/5/2017
really delicious coffee. enjoy drinking it everday!
4/1/2017
Will def. be buying this again!
3/12/2017
Good
1/3/2017
More burnt than rich.
11/19/2016
Like this one but am getting the same coffees. Would like something different
9/30/2016
The coffee was pretty good, however with the espresso blend consisting of different size and density of bean made the grind a little challenging to pull the shots accurately. A bit on the bright side.
8/8/2016
This was 4 to 4.5 stars although it took me a little longer to find the right grind. I thought it was well balanced with a nice after taste.
8/8/2016
nice balanced body.
7/14/2016
I mix these beans with other beans.
7/12/2016
This is by far THE BEST coffee I've ever brewed at home. It makes the perfect latte. I could not say enough good things about this coffee. AMAZING!
6/23/2016
Very delicious; Complex flavors; Delicious with milk. I highly recommend this espresso blend.
5/17/2016
Probably the best one yet.
4/28/2016
Clean and tasty espresso. Chocolate and plum.
4/11/2016
love this! very rich, chocolately, definitely our favorite so far
4/8/2016
Latest batch was not as good as past Orion blends. Was tricky to dial in and never gave a great pour for me. Flavors were a bit muted and single (chocolate-y) note. Better in cappuccino than a straight espresso.
3/11/2016
Great coffee... would love to drink something like this again. There is a slight bitterness to the after-taste which is the main reason I would give this a 4 star.
2/29/2016
I liked it
11/24/2015