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Jessica Simms
Going Superautomatic means letting your espresso machine do all the work for you. Enjoying a mean cuppa with a simple push of a button is guaranteed with these makers, but they can only provide that for so long if you don’t treat them with love and care.
The quality of your brew depends on the water and coffee used. And while choosing filtered water is an obvious solution, when it comes to picking the right beans, we actually have a lot to say.
Check out our top coffee beans for your superautomatic espresso maker, so that you can enjoy the taste of rich espresso and the perks of your machine.
If you like your morning coffee intense and with a strong kick, then Death Wish Coffee will surely satisfy. Highly caffeinated dark roast, Death Wish promises to sharpen your senses and awaken the rebel in you almost instantly.
Chocolatey and cherry flavored, this Arabica-Robusta blend gives you a robust, almost-revolutionary brew designed only for the bold taste. Roasted only in small batches (less than 65 pounds per batch), Death Wish ensured freshness and crisp flavor with every sip.
These organic, fairtrade beans are perfectly ground for the automatic makers, which has given them the #1 spot on our list.
For the lovers of medium roasts and heavenly coffee that tastes like fruit and cocoa, we’ve found the match for you. Kicking Horse is a complex coffee with a smooth mouthfeel and a very silky aftertaste. It tastes like chocolate and berries, with a deep blackcurrant and brown sugar aroma that will fill your kitchen with a pick-me-up scent.
These 100% organic Arabica beans are roasted just below the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and thanks to their unique Pentax technology, they are our premium pick.
If you want a decent cup of Joe that will not clog your machine nor break your bank but still tastes fantastic, then try our best value on the list – Eight O’Clock Coffee. This Italian Espresso coffee comes straight from Maryland and offers a full-bodied brew with chocolaty afternotes that satisfy your senses completely.
Thanks to Eight O’Clock’s old and authentic recipe, these 100% Arabica beans are roasted to dark perfection, designed for the bold taste.
Where there’s espresso, there’s also Lavazza. One of the leaders of Italian coffee offers you a creamy blend packed with brown sugar and hazelnut flavor with a sweet honey finish that absolutely satisfies.
The blend is suitable for most tastes and super irresistible – you will find yourself hooked on a couple of morning espresso shots. The compact crema is the cherry on top that allows a happy ending.
Blended and roasted in Italy, Lavazza Super Crema is one of the best medium roasts you will find for your machine.
You don’t need to choose between full and smooth, because this coffee offers both. Verena Street comes with a rich and complex body that offers a creamy and tasty brew. These dark, Arabica beans are a decent match for most espresso machines.
Thanks to their sustainable sourcing method, the company protects the soil, wildlife, and water, where the beans are grown.
Primarily created for the guitarist Zakk Wylde, this artisan coffee really stands out from the crowd. Perfect for those who want to add uniqueness to their cup, the Valhalla Java – made by Death Wish – is a highly caffeinated coffee, ideal for energizing after a restless night.
If you appreciate a medium roast that is strong, smooth, and insanely rich, then this is the perfect match for your superautomatic machine.
Pure coffee without any flavoring added, Jo espresso beans offer a strong brew rich in dark chocolate taste that lingers on your tongue. The smoothness and creaminess leave a surprisingly elegant finish that most coffee drinkers will find pleasant.
Organic and medium-dark roast with just the right oil properties to perfectly fit your beloved espresso maker.
Sweet and syrup-like smokiness enhance the flavor of this coffee, while vanilla notes give it a deep and pleasant finish. Smooth, but bold at the same time, Café Cubano offers a distinctive flavor that comes to life with espresso machines.
Roasted to dark perfection in a slow process, these organic and shade-grown Arabica beans are a real keeper.
As the name suggests, the main feature of this blend is its creaminess. Spicy and full-bodied, this blend offers a combination of smoothness, intensity, and incredible balance.
Heavier on the Robusta, but with enough Arabica to balance it out, this extremely aromatic whole bean coffee gives a surprisingly strong kick, even though it is roasted to medium.
Grande Italia, proud of the small-batch roasting process, offers a rich and full-bodied Artisan blend, perfect for the espresso machines. Roasted to medium but with an intensity that an espresso shot needs, this coffee offers a strong but extremely balanced taste, perfect for most tastes.
The thick crema on top wraps it all up, offering creamy and smooth mouthfeel, the Italian way.
USA-made but by an Italian family, Grande Italia is a brand we strongly advise you to consider.
Orangey acidity and cocoa flavor join forces and give these 100% Arabica beans a distinctive and highly enjoyable taste. The blend is perfect for espresso machines, retaining its intensity when combined with milk, making specialty coffee even more satisfying.
Roasted in small batches to medium, Blackwelder Coffee is proud to offer this sumptuously rich blend in a degassing, and resealable package.
If you want your shots of espresso intense, but also caramel-flavored and non-bitter, then this is perfect for you.
For the bold and picky, here is a dark Italian roast that promises to wake up after with the very first sip. Extremely rich and full-bodied with bittersweet notes of red fruits, this blend gives a tangy and dense flavor that is super satisfying and recognizable.
Fresh Roasted Coffee LLC offers 100% Arabica beans with absolutely no preservatives, additives, or flavor enhancers.
“Served in bed – it raises the dead” is the motto of this brand. They present this coffee as dark, high-speed, and with a sweet bite that satisfies. After the first sip, you will get convinced too.
Born in Wild Alaska, but raised in Washington State, Raven’s Brew Coffee really means business. The coffee is vibrant, clean, with a smooth taste that leaves a nutty and bittersweet finish on your palate. A robust dark roast designed perfectly for the espresso machines.
If you prefer African over Latin-American beans, then here is a Rwandan blend that is perfect for your superautomatic espresso machine. Cultivated in the volcanic soil in Rwanda, this Gorilla coffee, as they claim, is super addictive.
Sweet and citrusy blend with hints of dark chocolate that will not give you a burned or bitter aftertaste.
The name may be funny, but the coffee is nothing but serious. This artisan blend is roasted to medium and has no oily surface – which makes them perfect for your superautomatic machine.
The flavor is smooth and packed with notes of Cherry, Caramel, Tangerine, and Lemon. The body is not full but medium, which makes it a perfect fit for those who don’t enjoy an overly strong taste.
Always fresh and with balanced acidity, Koffee Kult’s mission is to please everyone’s palate.
Despite what its name suggests, coffee beans are not actually beans. In fact, they are seeds of the fruit coffee cherry. But just because we brew the seeds of this plant, the different parts of the cherry fruit also impact the profile of our cup.
The cherry fruit consists of skin, pulp, and two seeds. Different processing methods discard the skin and fruit. But, depending on when they are removed and how they are processed, the coffee taste varies.
Sometimes, there is only one seed inside of the fruit, and those beans are referred to as peaberries. They represent only 5% of all coffee cherries and are usually considered to be premium beans with a slightly sweeter taste.
There are four widely-recognized types of coffee beans:
Arabica Beans – They represent over 60% of the cultivated coffee beans in the world. These roasts are considered to be of high quality and they usually hold a higher price. Mostly grown in Latin America, Arabica beans are more acidic.
Robusta Beans – The second most consumed coffee beans are Robusta beans. They are more caffeinated than Arabica – actually twice as much – which makes them perfect for joining forces with Arabica to balance the acidity and caffeine content. Compared to Arabica, Robusta is more bitter and with a deeper bite.
Liberica Beans – Grown only in the Philippines, Liberica are full-bodied, smoky, and fruity coffee beans.
Excelsa Beans – Although not used very widely, the tart flavor and fruity notes of the beans make them pretty desirable. They can be found in Southeast Asia.
When it comes to choosing the perfect coffee beans, the first thing that comes to mind is the flavor and aroma. But, when looking for beans for your espresso machines, there are a couple of other things you need to consider.
Dark roasted beans that have oily surface and coffee beans enriched with extra flavoring should be avoided, as they can stick to the insides of the machine, clog, and cause problems. That happens because, once processed, these beans take on gummy texture.
Oily beans are usually those beans that are roasted for a longer time – think dark roasts. They take on a shiny surface packed with oily compounds that get released during grinding and turn into a gum-like texture when brewed. Their greasy residues, then, stick to the insides of the machine. Over time, this sticky gunk can clog and seriously impair the performance of your espresso maker.
Just think about what happens to a frying pan that is covered with greasy residue that is hard to clean. Now picture this inside the machine components – the parts you cannot actually see or reach.
For best espresso taste and proper operation of the machine, stick to non-oily coffee beans. Keep in mind that not all dark roasts are necessarily rich in oily compounds, so make your due diligence before emptying a bag of beans into your superautomatic.
Now that you know what beans can negatively affect the performance of your superautomatic espresso machine, the next step is to find your absolute favorite brand from this list and make sure you never buy oily roasts ever again. Perfectly smooth and rich espresso shots are guaranteed!
