Polar Expresso Blend

CUP PROFILE:  Mixed Fruits • Toasted Sugars  • Velvety 

This year’s Polar Expresso is our most expressive yet. We went all out with the ingredients—pairing a stunning Kenya AA bursting with berry brightness, a deep-toned Guatemala Huehuetenango for structure and sweetness, and a fruity dry-processed Ethiopian lot that brings the festive sparkle.

After testing multiple roast levels, we found the sweet spot for espresso: thick crema, velvety texture, and fruit tones that slice right through the bittersweet core. This is also very good as a pour over! We do prefer it on espresso though. I mean eXpresso. 

Aroma & Flavor

The moment you raise the cup, you get a wave of bittersweet chocolate, toasted sugar, dark fruits like plum, lifted by hints of peach and berry from the African components. Shots pull dense and silky dessert-like! Get your cameras ready!

My first short shot (18g in → 24g out at 30s) tasted like dark chocolate ganache ribboned with raspberry and burnt caramel, with a heavy, creamy mouthfeel. As it cooled, layers opened: dried peach, chocolate-covered cherry, and a long, deep finish.

Holiday Release

Our Polar Expresso drops once a year and is roasted in limited batches. When it’s gone, it’s gone.

Grab a bag before it disappears into the winter night.