SHADOW EL GATO ESPRESSO
SHADOW EL GATO ESPRESSO
Our Shadow El Gato is acclaimed for its classic espresso flavor profile. It possesses a balance of creamy, honeyed body and fine acidity in the finish. The origins that comprise Shadow El Gato are selected for their unique contributions to the aroma, body, sweetness, and aftertaste of the brew. The resulting crema is flecked with caramel and cocoa flavors that deliver an aftertaste to match.
We highly recommend Shadow El Gato for home use in a filter brew, French Press, or your home espresso machine. As a slow filter brew, it is round and complex and decidedly smooth in its character. With the proper espresso extraction, more nuances come to the forefront and a sparkling acidity excites the palate.
BLEND NOTES: Shadow El Gato is a tried-and-true classic espresso blend. Composed of South American, Indonesian, and African origins, we use only the highest grade of coffees that are also featured as single origins on our menu. The rich base of pulped-natural coffees and clean high-notes of washed varieties are responsible for the optimum balance and sweetness in this blend. When this process is executed perfectly, the coffee can exhibit an unusually sweet and honey-like body that is ideal for espresso.
CUPPING NOTES: Smooth, heavy and lush in its sweetness. Thick, flecked nutty crema, which coats the palate and finishes with a subtle acidity. The aftertaste is reminiscent of baker's chocolate and walnuts with a lingering caramel finish.
