About Deer Hill
Over the years we received an increasing number of requests for a traditional Italian style of espresso.
This made us nervous as they can often be bitter from over-roasting and the addition of cheap Robusta. However, with our curiosity piqued we set about making the best version we could; an elegant modern interpretation in the Dark Woods style.
Starting with sweet and balanced specialty arabicas from South America and India we then add high quality Robusta from the award-winning Harley Estate in India. Left mid-roast this results in a smooth, rich and full-bodied espresso that will make people reassess this style
How to brew
Deer Hill was designed as an espresso but there is no reason why it won’t suit rich bodied filter or cafetiere. As an rich espresso, we would probably start with a 17g dose (but whatever suits your machine best), and work on a 1:2.5 ratio, making a balanced espresso weighing about 42g. The Robusta in the blend should give you great body. For filter, we recommend using 60g per litre of water. It’s the industry standard for a reason, delivering a rich balanced flavour with most coffees.
Tasting notes
Milk chocolate, toasted nuts, fudge, gentle acidity
