Collection: Espresso Beans

At Mississippi Mud Coffee, we pride ourselves on our dark and espresso roasts, crafting deep, bold flavors without the bitterness. Our air roasting process ensures a smooth, well-balanced espresso with rich complexity, not harsh or burnt notes.

We carefully select and roast our beans to bring out their natural sweetness, deep chocolatey undertones, and full-bodied richness, making every shot exceptionally smooth. Whether you prefer a bold Espresso Dark Roast, an intense Italian Roast Espresso, or a single-origin Sierra Negra espresso with a velvety crema, our espresso lineup is designed for flavor-first excellence.

Great espresso starts with great beans; ours are crafted for coffee lovers who crave bold, smooth perfection.

For espresso, you’ll want a very fine grind—similar to table salt or powdered sugar. This fine texture is essential because espresso brewing uses high pressure and a short extraction time. If the grind is too coarse, the water will flow through too quickly, resulting in weak, under-extracted espresso.

We recommend using a burr grinder for consistent results, and always grinding your beans fresh right before brewing. Small tweaks to your grind size can make a big difference, so don’t be afraid to experiment until your shot pulls just right: rich crema, full flavor, and balanced intensity.

Espresso beans contain roughly the same amount of caffeine as regular coffee beans, but the way they're brewed makes all the difference. A single espresso bean has about 6 mg of caffeine, while a full shot of espresso (about 1 ounce) typically contains 63 mg of caffeine.

Since espresso is brewed as a concentrated shot, it delivers a stronger caffeine kick per ounce compared to drip coffee. However, if you compare an entire 8-ounce cup of drip coffee, which can have 95–120 mg of caffeine, it often contains more total caffeine than a single shot of espresso.

The roast level also plays a role—contrary to popular belief, darker roasted espresso beans don’t have more caffeine than lighter roasts. In fact, lighter roasts retain slightly more caffeine because the roasting process breaks down caffeine molecules over time. But the difference is minor, and your espresso will still pack a punch regardless of roast level!

Yes! Espresso beans are coffee beans. The term "espresso beans" simply refers to coffee beans that are roasted and blended in a way that makes them ideal for brewing espresso. Any coffee bean, whether it’s Arabica or Robusta, can technically be used to make espresso, but the best espresso beans are chosen and prepared to bring out the bold, rich flavors that work well with the high-pressure brewing method.

Read more on this topic in our blog post!

We offer Espresso Beans in 10oz, 2lb, and 5lb options.

Yes! Most of our espresso beans are available on subscription, with flexible delivery options and savings up to 10%. It's a great way to keep your favorite espresso stocked and fresh.

Read more about our Espresso Bean Subscription.