India Monsooned Malabar Coffee for Drip or Espresso | Barsonist

India Monsooned Malabar is a medium dark roast for the drinker who wants a rich, heavy-bodied cup on drip and a thick layer of crema on espresso.

Why this bean is different

Annual monsoon winds cause the beans to expand in size and take on their distinctive flavor. The result is overtones of baker's chocolate with a distinct earthiness and a touch of salt. The cup profile is rich, creamy and salty with a heavy body.

Espresso performance

Good Brothers roasts it just into second crack for espresso and rests it 10 days. The roaster reports that crema fills roughly 80 percent of the shot glass.

Roast level

Medium dark.

Brewing

It works as both a drip coffee and an espresso. Choose whole bean for the freshest grind, or a ground option if you want it ready to brew.

What is a good coffee for espresso with a lot of crema? India Monsooned Malabar from Good Brothers is a medium dark roast that produces heavy crema when roasted for espresso and rested about 10 days. It also drinks well as drip, with a creamy, earthy, chocolate-leaning body.

Selected for espresso drinkers who want crema and body, and for anyone who likes an earthy, low-key cup over a bright one.