Intelligentsia Sublunar Espresso vs Volcanica Cuban Coffee - Cafe Cubano Espresso Blend
Two coffees that land close together on paper: same roast level and also from Brazil. Side by side, from each roaster's own listing.
| Sublunar Espresso | Cuban Coffee - Cafe Cubano Espresso Blend | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Intelligentsia | Volcanica |
| Format | Whole bean · Ground | Whole bean · Ground |
| Roast | Dark | Dark |
| Origin | Brazil | Brazil |
| Process | Washed | Washed |
| Tasting notes | molasses, cacao, brown sugar | chocolate, caramel, nutty finish |
| Caffeine | Regular | Regular |
| Certifications | Direct Trade | Kosher |
| Typical price | $ | $ |
| Brews well in (roaster) | Espresso | Espresso |
Sublunar Espresso
Molasses, cacao and brown sugar from a dark-roasted washed Brazil. No fruit on the list at all. Intelligentsia sells it for espresso. Expect sweet and deep rather than bright, the kind of shot that leans on sugar, not acid.
Pick it if molasses, cacao and brown sugar sound good to you.
Best for Espresso drinkers who want a sweet, dark shot
See Sublunar Espresso →Cuban Coffee - Cafe Cubano Espresso Blend
Made for the espresso machine: Volcanica lists it as an espresso roast, dark, with chocolate, caramel and a nutty finish. Brazil, Colombia and Guatemala in the blend. The bag carries its roast date. Comfort-food espresso, by the sound of it.
Pick it if chocolate, caramel and nutty finish sound good to you.
Best for Home espresso drinkers who like it dark and sweet
See Cuban Coffee - Cafe Cubano Espresso Blend →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.