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14 coffees

Best for espresso machines

Espresso roast profiles are designed for pressure extraction. Using filter roasts in an espresso machine typically produces sour, thin results.

RAVE Coffee

6 BRANDS

CHOOSE IF

DO NOT CHOOSE IF

You brew with a machine, moka pot, or AeroPress and want bold, defined shots

You brew filter or pour-over — espresso roast profiles extract best under pressure only

BEST OVERALL ESPRESSO

Built entirely around espresso. Dispatched within 24 hours of roasting. The freshness difference is noticeable in the cup — tighter shots, better crema, cleaner finish.

£7–£10

Strong

24hr dispatch

Espresso specialist

9.1

OLDG SCORE

PRICE

STRENGTH

ROAST PROFILE

DELIVERY

£7–£10 per 250g

Strong

Espresso-specific

Within 24 hrs roast

Colona Coffee

QUALITY CEILING

Competition-grade Bath roaster. Multiple UK barista championship wins. If you want to understand what your espresso machine is genuinely capable of, Colonna is the answer.

8.8

OLDG SCORE

PRICE

STRENGTH

ROAST PROFILE

DELIVERY

£11–£20

Balanced-Light

Competition grade

Single origin

£11–£20 per 250g

Balanced-Light

Competition grade

Direct dispatch

Pact Coffee

BEST FLEXIBLE OPTION

8.7

OLDG SCORE

Covers espresso well alongside filter. If you occasionally brew both methods, Pact handles both from one subscription without forcing you to specialise.

£7–£11

Balanced

All methods

Flexible

PRICE

STRENGTH

ROAST PROFILE

DELIVERY

£7–£11 per 250g

Balanced

Multi-method

Weekly / fortnightly

Coffee Hit

BEST for VARIETY

Multi-roaster retailer stocking coffees from multiple speciality roasters. Good for exploring different espresso roasts from one checkout without committing to one brand.

8.3

OLDG SCORE

PRICE

STRENGTH

ROAST PROFILE

DELIVERY

£7–£16 per 250g

Varies

Multi-roaster

Direct

£7–£16

Varies

Multi-roaster

No subscription

Lost Sheep coffee

8.1

OLDG SCORE

PRICE

STRENGTH

ROAST PROFILE

Independent Kent roaster with espresso-forward profiles below London speciality market pricing. Genuine quality above its price point.

BEST VALUE

Espresso-forward

Clumsy Goat

BEST VALUE

8.0

OLDG SCORE

Reliable everyday espresso subscription at mid-market pricing. Consistent quality without the speciality overhead. Exactly what it says on the tin.

PRICE

STRENGTH

ROAST PROFILE

DELIVERY

£7–£11 per 250g

Medium-Strong

£7–£10 per 250g

Balanced

Everyday espresso

Regular subscription

£7–£11

Medium-Strong

Independent

Value

£7–£10

Balanced

Everyday

Fresh roasted dispatch

Consistant