Kimbo Espresso Napoletano Ground Coffee, Dark Roast, 8.8 oz Can

Kimbo Espresso Napoletano is a dark roast ground coffee in an 8.8 oz vacuum can, roasted in Naples in the style that city is known for: dark, short and thick in the cup. It is for the home barista who wants an Italian bar espresso rather than a filter cup.

The useful thing to know, if you also look at Kimbo's Napoli bag, is that the Napoli is all Arabica while this blend puts Robusta alongside Arabica. Robusta is what gives a Neapolitan blend its weight, a heavier body, a fuller mouthfeel, and a thicker, longer-lasting crema than an all-Arabica blend produces, carrying the toasted bread and bitter cocoa character through the milk in a cappuccino.

The grind is cut for pressure brewing, so it tamps into a portafilter on a pump espresso machine and spoons into the basket of a stovetop moka pot. Use it for short shots after dinner, for a macchiato, or as the base of a morning cappuccino.