Caffé Prima Continental Blend Coffee Beans 1kg & 6kg - Premium European Coffee Experience

Our signature Continental Coffee Bean Blend is a delightful nod to Europe's finest coffee traditions, but it carves out a unique identity that sets it apart. Drawing inspiration from both Italian espresso culture and the balanced finesse seen in other continental styles, this blend delivers the best of both worlds.

With Brazilian Arabica beans providing smooth, complex flavours and Vietnamese Robusta adding a bold, earthy edge, it achieves a harmonious balance that's both intense and indulgent.

Roasted to a medium-dark profile, this blend shows rich notes of dark cocoa and hazelnut brittle, creating a flavour experience that is both deep and nuanced. The robusta beans, including bold monsooned varieties, lend the coffee a stout body and a lingering aftertaste - perfect for those who savour a bold, memorable finish.

With its intense flavour and robust character, Caffé Prima Continental Blend leans closer to the Italian tradition of strong, bold espressos, but its unique combination of origins and nuanced roast gives it a charm all its own.

Beans used: Brazilian Arabica & Vietnamese Monsooned Robusta

Roast: Medium-dark

Taste profile: Dark cocoa and hazelnut brittle

Body: Full, intense, with a lingering finish

Crema: Rich and persistent, lasting 4-5 minutes - excellent for latte art

Best for: Bold traditional espresso, milk drinks where you want strong coffee flavor

Brewing Recommendations

Espresso Machine:

• Grind: Fine (standard espresso grind)

• Dose: 18-20g for a double shot

• Extraction time: 25-30 seconds

• Temperature: 92-94°C

• High robusta content creates excellent crema

• Forgiving extraction—won't turn overly bitter

Moka Pot:

• Grind: Medium-fine

• Outstanding choice for moka pot

• The bold flavors translate perfectly to stovetop brewing

• Creates an intense, satisfying cup

Bean-to-Cup Machines:

• Excellent for automatic machines

• Consistent, thick crema

• Set to high strength

• One of our top recommendations for super-automatic espresso machines

Pour Over (V60, Chemex):

• Not recommended—too dark for filter brewing

• Will produce a heavy, somewhat flat cup

• Stick to espresso methods with this blend

AeroPress:

• Grind: Medium-fine

• Inverted method recommended

• Short steep time (60-90 seconds)

• Creates a concentrated, intense brew

• Dilute with water for an Americano-style drink

Drink Pairing Guide

Flat White: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding. This blend was made for flat whites. The bold coffee flavor cuts through microfoam perfectly, creating a drink with strong coffee character. If you like your flat white coffee-forward, this is it.

Cappuccino: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb. The cocoa notes work beautifully with frothed milk, and the intensity ensures you taste the coffee even with foam.

Latte: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for those who want to taste coffee in their latte, not just milk. The bold character holds up even with large milk volumes.

Cortado: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent choice. The small milk ratio lets the hazelnut and cocoa notes shine.

Americano: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, but quite bold. If you like strong Americanos, this works well. For a lighter option, try Roma.

Black Espresso: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good for those who enjoy intense, bold espresso. Not for the faint of heart—this is a powerful shot.

Milk Compatibility

Dairy Milk: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding. The full body and bold flavours stand up to milk perfectly.

Oat Milk: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent match. Strong enough to cut through oat milk's sweetness. Top choice for plant-based flat whites alongside Espresso Blend.

Almond Milk: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good - hazelnut notes complement almond beautifully.

Soy Milk: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well. The bold coffee flavor ensures nothing gets lost.