#17 Secret Espresso is the blend Larry's Coffee calls its pride and obsession, and the roasters travel every year to make sure the components are right.
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Dark chocolate, toasted tobacco, tangy brightness
- Origin
- Nicaragua, Peru, Honduras
- Process
- Not specified
- Roast
- Dark
- Roaster
- Larry's Coffee
Roast level
About this coffee
What the roaster tells us.
#17 Secret Espresso is the blend Larry’s Coffee calls its pride and obsession, and the roasters travel every year to make sure the components are right. It blends coffees from Nicaragua, Peru and Honduras, and Larry’s keeps the exact ratio and roast to itself. The roaster describes shots that start rich and creamy with dark chocolate and toasted tobacco, then a tangy brightness, then a long, sweet finish. It’s a dark roast, one of the roaster’s best sellers, and it comes in 12 oz bags.
Product details checked 2026-11-04. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.
Where it’s from
Nicaragua, Peru, Honduras
RoasterLarry's Coffee
OriginNicaragua, Peru, Honduras
ProcessNot specified
RoastDark
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
Nicaragua, Peru, Honduras
Step 02 · ProcessProcessed
Not specified
Step 03 · RoastRoasted
Dark
Before you buy
Is it right for you?
You’ll like it if…
- You like chocolatey, comforting cups.
- 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
- Producer or farm
- Multiple origins
- Bag size
- 12 oz bag
- Price
- $22.00
- Price per ounce
- $1.83 per oz
From the roaster’s listing, checked November 4, 2026. Prices change.
About this blend
This is a blend of coffees from Honduras, Nicaragua and Peru. Roasters blend origins to balance each other, for example pairing a sweet, chocolatey base with a brighter, fruitier coffee, and to keep the flavor consistent from batch to batch.
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 Larry's Coffee
Larry's Coffee was started in Raleigh, North Carolina in the early 1990s by Larry Larson and still roasts in the city's Five Points neighborhood. It's a Certified B Corp, every bean it roasts is certified Fair Trade, and much of its lineup is certified organic and shade grown. Larry's is a member of Cooperative Coffees, a group of roasters that buy directly from small farmer co-ops and pay premiums above the Fair Trade minimum.
All Larry's Coffee coffees
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
Larry's Coffee #17 Secret Espresso FAQ
What does Larry's Coffee #17 Secret Espresso taste like?
Larry's Coffee lists tasting notes of dark chocolate, toasted tobacco and tangy brightness. It's a dark roast.
Where does Larry's Coffee #17 Secret Espresso come from?
It's a blend of coffees from Nicaragua, Peru, Honduras. The producer is Multiple origins.
Is Larry's Coffee #17 Secret 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 Larry's Coffee #17 Secret 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 Larry's Coffee #17 Secret Espresso?
You can buy it from Larry's Coffee. Prices and availability change, so check the current listing before you order.
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