Ferdelance Espresso Blend CBC Blend

by ferdelance on May 23, 2018

It's great to be able to say that my recipe for the blend I created is still as close to the original as possible. It's difficult as coffees change from year to year. I developed this espresso blend many years ago and I am proud to say it still lives up to my standards and taste. I am enjoying a double shot as I type this.

by Anonymous on October 10, 2007

This is a great coffee. I roast it greasy black. Smooth and creamy. Very uplifting on a groggy morning. I love this stuff!
Remember the most important thing about home coffee roasting: YOU are the boss! therefore YOUR taste rules!!
Russ

by Lori on July 30, 2007

This was also my first attempt at home roasting. I actually blended the dark roast and the lighter roast together. What an experience!!!! Every swallow is a different taste. It is an amazing coffee.

Thanks; not only did you discover a wonderful coffee blend, you also discovered two important subtleties about roasting, and coffee in general.

by Anonymous on December 17, 2006

WOW, your description is dead on. It is a really complex yet well balanced espresso. i pulled a shot and i didn't think the crema would stop, and it passed the "sugar test" which is where the sugar is supported by the crema, rather than sinking to the bottom. Then for the real test...the taste... it is very clean, sweet(sugar not included)yet has an enjoyable tartness(fruity) to it, and as i mentioned it is complex, i tasted, everything from chocolate to nuts and back to buttery. It reminds me of some of the espressos i had in Southern Italy. I liked it best roasted into the second crack as the beans had a nice and oily sheen to them. Thank's to Ferdelance(is that his real name?) for coming up with a blend especially for espresso, i have tried many different blends, and while some have been good, it seems you always have to roast it to a certain roast. This one seems to be good at a lot of different roasts, which is good if i am not paying close attention to the roast and end it early or roast it longer. Superb!!!!

by Charlie Z on May 13, 2020

In the words of Larry David.. it’s Pretty, Pretty, Pretty Good! This Espresso Blend was just what I was looking for. Dark, chocolate, molasses, nutty flavor. Well balanced shot. This blend has awesome crema, that holds up when making lattes cappuccinos, etc. I’ll happily order this again.

by Mark on May 6, 2020

Always keep a bag of this in stock. Always roast between city and full city. My bean dump is between 395 and 399 degrees on a Hottop roaster. Always nice chocolate notes for me. Brew in a Chemex. Also good in a Bialetti Moka pot when brewed slow enough to prevent bitterness; creating an intensified dark chocolate taste. My favorite coffee to drink.

by Winfred on January 10, 2020

Just getting into home coffee in general, but coming from my newbie experience this is the best espresso I have had yet!! I roasted it light and dark and loved both...

by jkimes on June 19, 2019

Really enjoyed this one. Had to roast it to a darker level to get the profile I liked the best. I've used it in my French Press and my Aero Press. Both are very tasty.

by CTurner on February 18, 2019

Ferdelance Blend is my first order from CBC and I'm impressed. So far I've been experimenting with cutting the roast around 2nd crack: I get chocolate, bittersweet, almond, and a trace of berry at the end in taste. Rich and full body. Pretty amazing crema, still going strong to end of the pound of roast. I'm pleased with the consistency of the green beans, they've been well picked and screened. Highly recommend if you're looking for a solid espresso go-to blend.

by Fryedace on December 11, 2018

Great espresso blend

by Scott on July 5, 2018

I have been roasting for several years and have tried many beans from the Coffee Bean Corral. I always end up coming back to the Ferdelance Espresso Blend. It is very forgiving if you over roast, but I do prefer it a little lighter. I typically start the cooling cycle before second crack, but if I go a little to long, all is not lost. I have used this blend with great results, in a Jura S9 superautomatic for several years. I recently switched to a Ceado E6P grinder and a Expobar Brewtus IV semi automatic. The results are outstanding.

by jdemattei on August 8, 2017

This blend was my first experience with home roasting, and has stayed one of my 2 absolute favorites I've tried. It makes a beautiful, well balanced cup that is almost syrupy it has such a robust body. It makes a great cup of espresso and is virtually without peer when made with a French press (I used 12 tablespoons of coarse grounds in a 1 L French press). The coffee has such a robust body that someone told me it reminded them of drinking a cafe Americano more than a traditional cup of coffee. NOTE: I roasted using a stovetop popcorn popper on the sideburner of a gas grill, in different batches I have roasted this from the beginning of the 2nd all the way through about 60 seconds after fully through the 2nd crack (always with fantastic results), and have brewed using both an espresso machine and a French press.

by Anonymous on March 30, 2014

Roasted this to 2nd crack. Very dark but not burnt. The next morning I put some beans in the grinder and made coffee.It was ok but I was looking for that kick, well all I can say is the longer it sits after roasting the better it gets, even the smell. This is a great coffee all around and ill buy more

by Anonymous on March 23, 2007

Great stuff, I am new to the home roasting and this was my first product that I roasted. I used the air popper method and it turned out great, for coffee and espresso. This was the best hot beverage I ever had. Coffee matrix was right to the T!!!