Forza Espresso
Crafted from a blend of Arabica and Robusta beans, Forza delivers a bold, full-bodied espresso shot with thick crema and classic intensity. Designed to honour the tradition of true Italian-style espresso, this coffee blend offers a rich, balanced cup that stands up beautifully in milk or on its own.
Forza Espresso
Espresso Roast Blend
Origin: Brazil and Guatemala
Notes: Thick Crema / Fully Body / Bittersweet
Farm: La Bolsa / Fazenda Cachoeira de Grama
Altitude: 1100-1600 m
Directly Sourced
Pickup available at Laurel Café
Usually ready in 24 hours
Forza Espresso
340g / Whole Bean
Laurel Café
35 Laurel Street
Ottawa ON K1Y 4M4
Canada
ORIGIN
Forza combines coffees from Fazenda Cachoeira de Grama in Brazil’s Mogiana region and Finca La Bolsa in Guatemala’s Huehuetenango highlands. Mogiana’s farms sit at 1,100 to 1,250 meters, producing naturally processed Arabica with rich chocolate and nut notes. La Bolsa rests at 1,500 to 1,600 meters, yielding fully washed Arabica with bright fruit and citrus complexity. To add depth and crema, the blend includes carefully selected Robusta, creating a foundation of body and intensity while preserving the character of both origins.
CRAFT
Our espresso roast highlights the power and balance of this Arabica–Robusta blend. The Mogiana component brings chocolate sweetness and creamy body, while Huehuetenango adds citrus lift and a hint of fruit brightness. Robusta contributes a thick, persistent crema and a bittersweet edge, making this coffee bold and full-bodied. Designed for espresso, it shines both on its own and in milk-based drinks, delivering a true Italian-style experience with a specialty coffee foundation.
Forza Espresso FAQ
This espresso is a bold, classic, Italian-style espresso blend with a full body and a strong finish. It is built for intensity and structure, with a thick crema and a rich, traditional espresso character that tastes great straight or in milk drinks.
This blend is bittersweet, rich, and heavy-bodied. Expect classic intensity, deep roast sweetness, and a strong espresso backbone designed for a satisfying, old-school shot, especially for drinkers who want more punch than a fruit-forward espresso.
Forza is a blend of Arabica and Robusta to create a more traditional espresso profile. Robusta adds extra body, a thicker crema, and a stronger, more classic intensity in the cup, especially in espresso and moka pot.
Forza is best as espresso. Espresso pulls with the thickest crema and the most intensity. Moka pot brings out a bold, stovetop-style cup that leans rich and traditional. Forza Espresso is not designed to be a delicate pour-over style coffee.
Yes. Forza stands up beautifully in milk. Lattes, cappuccinos, and cortados stay coffee-forward, with a strong espresso flavour that does not disappear under steamed milk. This is a great choice for drinkers who want that classic cafe taste at home.
Forza is best for drinkers who love a strong, traditional espresso with thick crema and classic intensity. It is also a great choice for milk based espresso, moka pot, and anyone who prefers bold, full-bodied coffee over bright, fruity espresso.
Our specialty coffee is crafted with ethically sourced, high-grade arabica beans from trusted farms around the world. Each roast brings out bold flavour, smooth finish, and consistent quality in every cup. We roast in small batches to honour the origin, depth, and complexity of every bean.