Have you ever noticed the blonde latte highlighted as a drink of the day on a coffee shop menu and wondered what made it so special? Or perhaps you have passed a bag of blonde coffee beans while perusing the shelves of your local grocery store and felt curious. Either way, there is something unique about these ever-so-lightly roasted beans that makes them one of a kind. Let’s delve further into why blonde coffee is worth a shot, the secrets behind the roast, as well as how you can enjoy a cup of your own at home.
Blonde roasts are referred to as “blonde” simply due to the light roasting efforts put forth by various coffee companies. Essentially, it is lighter than a light roast, which bestows a beautiful blonde coloration that earned its name as a blonde roast.
Up to 40% of all Americans prefer to drink a mug of lightly roasted coffee, such as a blonde roast. This is typically due to the fact that blonde roasted beans are expected to be free of the bitterness that’s so commonly associated with medium to dark-roasted coffee beans.
Additionally, the caffeine content of a blonde roast and many other light roasts is much higher than coffee beans that have been subjected to longer lengths of roasting.
It is easy to make a blonde espresso at home and once you have mastered the process, you can go on to create espresso-based drinks unlike any other. Many coffee enthusiasts enjoy blonde roast for its inherently natural sweet flavor, as well as the caffeine punch.
If you are looking for something to get you going in the morning, a blonde roast of coffee or espresso is well worth the investment. More often than not, people usually begin drinking dark roasted espresso before moving on to lighter roasts. This is because the higher caffeine content can be overpowering if you aren’t used to it.
Please be forewarned that a blonde espresso may take some getting used to and may not be a good suggestion for those with a heart condition.
How to Make Blonde Espresso at Home?
You can easily pick up a bag of blonde espresso from a number of online retailers crafted by well-known brands such as Starbucks and others. This recipe will provide enough espresso to serve up a batch for several friends or craft a drink with multiple espresso shots for an added jolt.
However, unless you currently have an espresso machine sitting around at home, you may need to utilize seemingly unconventional methods in order to brew blonde espresso. This is where something like a Moka pot would be extremely helpful.
A Moka pot was officially introduced in 1933 by an Italian engineer of Yemeni. This system utilizes steam-powered pressure to force boiling water through the coffee grounds, resulting in a beautiful cup of espresso. Italians have valued espresso for generations, and the Moka pot has been adopted by coffee lovers worldwide.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Blonde Espresso
(ground or whole bean) - 8 fluid ounces of Filtered Water
(you may measure with a 1oz shot glass) - Moka Pot
- Gas or Electric Stove
(does not work with an induction stove) - Burr Coffee Grinder
(set to a fine grind setting)
Brewing Directions
- Start by heating up your 8 ounces of filtered water and pouring it into the bottom of your Moka pot. These pots twist apart for easy use, cleaning, and maintenance. Pay close attention to avoid pouring beyond the internal valve found within the bottom chamber.
- If you purchased blonde roast coffee beans, you may need to grind your own beans at home. If this is the case, set your burr grinder to a fine espresso setting, and grind away. Otherwise, simply measure out your ground coffee.
- Continue by adding 1 tablespoon of finely ground blonde espresso to the upper filter basket. Be careful to avoid tamping the grounds down, as this can lead to clogs. Additionally, avoid too fine of ground, or you will be faced with a tough clog.
- Set the Moka pot on the stove over medium heat and allow it to remain until the espresso reaches the top. Remove the pot from direct heat, and serve as desired. Most people use double-walled glass mugs to keep heat in whilst also avoiding cracks or damage.
There are several aspects and ingredients that play a crucial role in the overall success of your brew. First of all, while there is no substitute for high-quality coffee, filtered water is a rather important ingredient – how can this be?
Tap water, bottled water, and even spring water will impart elements that will otherwise affect the overall flavor of your end result. In order to avoid overly bitter coffee or unwanted flavors that tend to overpower freshly brewed coffee, filtered water is your best choice. Once you begin enjoying blonde espresso brewed with filtered water, you will be able to notice the difference when consuming espresso made with inferior water sources.
Bottom Line
Blonde roast espresso presents the opportunity to whip up a wide range of espresso-based drinks commonly sold in brick-and-mortar stores, such as Starbucks.
After you brew a batch of blonde espresso in your Moka pot, you can use a single or double shot to create a latte, cappuccino, macchiato, mocha, Americano, flat white, and much more. Plus, regardless of whether you like espresso served hot or over ice, perhaps even as a frozen drink, each of the aforementioned espresso-based drinks can be served in many different ways. Enjoy!