Graham's Bold

About This Coffee

Graham's Bold is our espresso-forward dark roast, and it's named after the younger brother because, like Graham himself, it's bold, a little wild, and full of personality. Graham insisted his coffee be "the strongest one" — and this blend delivers.

Built on a foundation of quality Brazilian coffees with washed Central and South American beans for sweetness and depth, this blend is designed for the West Coast espresso style — clean, balanced, and free of the old-world conventions that can mask coffee quality. The result is a cup with balanced bittersweet notes, thick opaque body, and almond and chocolate roast flavors with hints of spiced fruit in the aroma.

Lighter roasts bring out a sweet aromatic side with plum and warm spice (cinnamon, cardamom). As we roast it darker, the cup shifts toward chocolate laced with dark fruit tones — exactly where Graham wants it. The blend ingredients change with what's in season, but we always aim for flavor continuity from batch to batch.

Brewing Suggestions

This coffee was blended with espresso in mind. The bittersweet chocolate and almond flavors shine as a standard shot, and the thick body makes for a rich, satisfying pull. For milk drinks like cappuccinos and lattes, the sweet-bittersweet balance holds up beautifully against steamed milk.

It also makes a rich, full-bodied cup in a moka pot or AeroPress with a shorter steep time. Not the best choice for very light pour-over brewing, but that's what William's Classic is for.

Graham's Take

"I wanted my coffee to be the darkest one because dark means strong, and strong is cool. My dad pulls espresso shots with it and says it's really good. I haven't tried it because coffee is still gross, but the beans look SO dark and shiny after we roast them. That's how you know it's mine."