Heady Cup's house espresso is a medium-dark blend built for shots and milk drinks.
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Chocolate, Reese's Pieces, graham, maple syrup
- Origin
- Not specified
- Process
- Not specified
- Roast
- Medium-dark
- Roaster
- Heady Cup Coffee Roasters
Roast level
About this coffee
What the roaster tells us.
Heady Cup’s house espresso is a medium-dark blend built for shots and milk drinks. The roaster lists chocolate, Reese’s Pieces, graham and maple syrup, and publishes a starting recipe of 20 g in, 40 g out in about 30 seconds. It comes in 12 oz bags.
Product details checked 2026-10-29. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.
Where it’s from
Not specified
RoasterHeady Cup Coffee Roasters
OriginNot specified
ProcessNot specified
RoastMedium-dark
From farm to cup
Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.
Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.
Step 01 · OriginGrown
Not specified
Step 02 · ProcessProcessed
Not specified
Step 03 · RoastRoasted
Medium-dark
Before you buy
Is it right for you?
You’ll like it if…
- You like chocolatey, comforting cups.
- You like sweet, nutty or caramel flavors.
- You like a bold cup or drink your coffee with milk.
- You make espresso or milk drinks at home.
Maybe skip it if…
- You prefer bright, light-roasted coffees.
- You're looking for a bright, fruit-forward coffee.
The details
- Bag size
- 12 oz bag
- Price
- $19.99
- Price per ounce
- $1.67 per oz
From the roaster’s listing, checked October 29, 2026. Prices change.
How to brew it
Starting recipes for this roast level. Adjust grind and ratio to taste; the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
| Method | Coffee | Water | Grind | Water temp | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over | 15 g | 250 g | Medium-fine | 90°C / 195°F | 2:30–3:30 |
| French press Our pick | 30 g | 500 g | Coarse | 90°C / 195°F | 4 minutes |
| Cold brew | 100 g | 800 g | Coarse | Cold water | 12–18 hours in the fridge |
The people behind this coffee
Meet Heady Cup Coffee Roasters
Heady Cup Coffee Roasters was founded in 2022 in McHenry, Illinois, northwest of Chicago, by Michael Kivland and a business partner who leads the roasting. The company focuses on traceable, farm-level sourcing and plants a tree in a coffee-growing region for every order. It has built a strong Coffee Review record in a short time: two coffees made Coffee Review's Top 50 of 2025, a Tanzania Natural Gesha at No. 5 and a Colombia Sebastian Ramirez Washed Pink Bourbon at No. 11, and three April 2026 reviews scored 95 and 96. Its top-shelf "Zaza" line holds competition-level lots, while the signature blends cover everyday espresso.
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Espresso starting point
Dial it in
A 1:2 dose-to-yield ratio is a common place to start. Adjust grind and taste — the roaster’s own guidance always wins.
In18g
Out36g
Time25–30s
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Questions
Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Signature Espresso FAQ
What does Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Signature Espresso taste like?
Heady Cup Coffee Roasters lists tasting notes of chocolate, reese's pieces, graham and maple syrup. It's a medium-dark roast.
Is Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Signature Espresso good for espresso?
Yes. The roaster recommends it for espresso. A 1:2 ratio, such as 18 grams in and 36 grams out in 25 to 30 seconds, is a good place to start.
What's the best way to brew Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Signature Espresso?
A good starting point is french press: 30 g of coffee to 500 g of water, coarse grind, water at 90°C / 195°F, steeped for 4 minutes. Adjust to taste.
Where can I buy Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Signature Espresso?
You can buy it from Heady Cup Coffee Roasters. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before you order.
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