Lombardy Espresso

Origin Rwanda, Peru, India
Process Washed
Varietal Bourbon, Typica, Robusta
Aroma Roasted Almond, Baker's Chocolate, Complex
Roast Viennese
Body Rich
Acidity Moderate

Roaster's Notes Lombardy Espresso boasts a muted acidity, full and chewy body, and a faint sweetness. The chocolatey and delicate acidic notes come from the Rwanda and Peru coffees, while the earthy aromas of Indian Robusta create a harmonious blend. This espresso has a traditional profile—balanced between acidity and roast, without being overly bright or overly roasty.

Barista's Notes Lombardy Espresso is designed to produce a balanced, traditional-style espresso with a rich body and restrained acidity. It works especially well in milk-based drinks, where the chocolate and roasted almond character comes through beautifully. As a straight espresso, expect a full, chewy texture with notes of baker's chocolate, subtle sweetness, and a gentle earthy character from the Robusta. A slightly longer extraction can help bring out more sweetness while keeping the roast character balanced.

A Bit About Lombardy Espresso
This blend is inspired by both the classic Italian espresso tradition and the contemporary third-wave coffee movement. We roast each of the three origins separately before blending them together after roasting. Robusta has long been an important component of traditional Italian espresso, although it is often maligned within the specialty coffee industry and more commonly associated with commodity and instant coffee.

Lombardy Espresso contains just 10% Robusta, allowing the intense character of the coffee to complement rather than overpower the Rwanda and Peru. We use Kaapi Royal Robusta from India, one of the highest-quality Robusta coffees available, making it a natural fit for this blend.

The Lombardy region of Italy has been at the forefront of espresso innovation since the early days of the espresso machine. Lombardy, Ontario, also happens to be the childhood stomping grounds of Roaster Jarryd. Lombardy Espresso is a playful connection between two places and two coffee cultures that helped shape this blend.