Espresso Smile

A delightfully complex balance of Arabica coffees from around the world; expertly blended to deliver a well-rounded, malty sweetness and notes of toasted almonds completed by bright fruity acidity. It has a good body and is smooth throughout, with a prolonged milk chocolate finish. Coffee to make you smile.

100% Arabica blend

40% Brazil | 10% Ethiopia Sidamo | 20% Indian Mysore | 20% Colombia | 10% Papua New Guinea

Indulge in our expertly crafted blend, a harmonious marriage of Arabica coffees from around the globe. This coffee promises a delightful balance, boasting a malty sweetness with hints of toasted almonds, complemented by a bright fruity acidity. It presents a smooth and satisfying body, culminating in a prolonged finish reminiscent of creamy milk chocolate. An exquisite journey of flavours awaits in every cup, showcasing the perfect synergy of beans carefully selected and blended for a truly exceptional experience.

What’s special about Arabica beans?

Arabica beans are prized for their sweet, fruity flavours and higher acidity, elevating the taste profile of the blend. The beans' sweetness ranges from caramel to floral notes, while their increased acidity adds vibrancy and brightness, resulting in a well-balanced and sophisticated coffee experience.

The perks of using a “blend”

Opting for a blend coffee comes with a host of perks for coffee aficionados. A good blend can offer a harmonious fusion of beans from diverse origins. This thoughtful combination results in a well-balanced flavour profile that caters to a broad range of tastes. The synergy of different beans often brings out the best in each, creating a consistent and dependable cup of coffee. Blends like this one are ideal for those who appreciate a reliable and familiar flavour, as our roasters have skillfully fine-tuned the ratios to achieve a balanced and satisfying brew. 

The Christopher Montrose Coffee Journey

Christopher Montrose Coffee represents the vision of the two founding directors, Christopher Lewis and Montrose Babb-Benjamin, known otherwise to their friends as Chris and Monty.

Their coffee experience brought about by individually having travelled the world is based on years of exploration. Over most of their life, thanks to upbringings in various countries, business travel, and of course, vacations, Chris and Monty have enjoyed savouring the best coffees, shrugging off middle-of-the-road tastes and screwing up their faces at the worst.

This unbeatable knowledge and understanding of what makes a superlative coffee experience has been further enriched by meeting, chatting and brewing with some of the finest coffee growers, importers, fellow roasters and baristas within the business. Their experience means they are perfectly placed to meet the demands in identifying, curating and otherwise creating a dreamy collection of great and highly individual coffee experiences.