What Is Blonde Espresso? Light Roast Espresso Explained
Blonde espresso is espresso made from lightly roasted coffee beans — beans pulled from the roaster earlier in the process than traditional dark roast espresso. The result is a shot that tastes brighter, fruitier, and naturally sweeter than regular espresso, with slightly more caffeine and a lighter body. The term “blonde” refers to the light color of the roasted beans. Starbucks popularized the name when they launched their Blonde Espresso in January 2018, but the concept — making espresso from light roast coffee — predates Starbucks by decades in specialty coffee. ...