Despertando Espresso - Fresh coffee beans

The roast date of Café du Jour's coffee beans is usually a maximum of four weeks before dispatch. This means that the coffee beans are generally no older than four weeks when they arrive at your door. Many people ask if coffee beans are already too old after three weeks. The answer to that is: no. Freshly roasted coffee actually reaches its best flavour after a few weeks. During roasting, carbon dioxide (CO₂) is created inside the coffee beans, which can mask the taste at first. That is why coffee is at its best between one and four weeks after roasting. After roasting, the beans are immediately packed in special coffee bags with a one-way valve. This valve allows CO₂ to escape without letting oxygen in, so the aromas are preserved and the coffee remains fresh. This way, you can count on an optimally fresh product with a full flavour!

Yes, Espresso Despertando is known for its beautiful crema layer when making an espresso. Various customers particularly appreciate this thick, creamy crema, which is a sign of freshness and quality.

Certainly! Although we enjoy drinking this blend as an espresso, Espresso Despertando is also suitable for filter coffee. Thanks to its not-too-dark roast profile and rich flavour experience, the beans perform well with various brewing methods.

Espresso Despertando is characterised by an intense, full flavour with distinct chocolate-like notes and a lightly floral finish. The undertone is slightly spicy and, thanks to a generous dose of caffeine, this coffee provides a real 'kick'.

These beans have a powerful flavour (intensity 8), but are not excessively dark roasted, making them also perfectly suitable for cappuccinos or other milk-based drinks. The flavour remains well present alongside the milk.