Passport Portofino Medium-Light Espresso Coffee
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Four origins shape Passport Portofino: Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Brazil. The medium-light espresso blend is described through creamy caramel, brown sugar and bright acidity, with a full-bodied cup as its target. Its Italian coastal inspiration is a style reference, while the growing origins are the four countries identified in the blend specification.
Coffee profile
| Roaster | Passport Coffee & Tea - Shop |
|---|---|
| Origins | Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Brazil |
| Roast | Medium-light |
| Body | Full |
| Notes | Creamy caramel and brown sugar |
| Acidity | Bright |
| Bag sizes | 1 lb or 5 lb |
Balance caramel sweetness against a bright shot
Begin with your usual basket dose and a yield slightly above twice the dry coffee weight. Taste the espresso before milk, looking for caramel-like sweetness alongside the brighter part of the profile. If the shot feels sharp and brief, adjust extraction in small steps rather than adding sugar before you know its balance.
To compare a latte, use the same shot recipe and a measured milk volume. A larger milk drink may soften the bright character substantially, so increase milk gradually while tasting. Whole bean, coarse, auto-drip, fine and espresso preparations are listed; select the one appropriate for the equipment you will actually use.
Is Portofino on this page a decaf selection?
The store variants on this page offer size and grind choices, without a decaf selector. Passport markets a separate decaf product, but that does not make these variants decaffeinated. Use this listing for the regular blend and verify the product identity when shopping for decaf.
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A measured starting recipe
For espresso, use a dose suited to your basket. An 18 g dose with a 36 g beverage yield is a useful 1:2 starting ratio. Adjust grind size to balance sweetness, acidity and finish. Weigh the output instead of relying on crema volume; keep the dose fixed while dialing in, then test a longer or shorter yield.
More preparation and product questions
Where does this coffee come from?
Ethiopia, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Brazil.
What roast profile is listed?
Passport Coffee & Tea - Shop.
Which formats are listed?
1 lb or 5 lb. Check the current selection menu for the available combinations.
How do I adjust strength without losing balance?
Change the coffee-to-water ratio when the flavor is balanced but the cup is too weak or concentrated. Use grind adjustments when the problem is extraction, keeping dose and water quantity constant for comparison.
Should I judge the coffee only while piping hot?
Taste again as the cup cools toward a comfortable drinking temperature. Sweetness, acidity, body and finish may become easier to distinguish before you decide how to adjust the next brew.
How should I store the coffee?
Keep it sealed away from heat, light and moisture. Grind whole beans shortly before brewing; keep ground coffee tightly closed between uses to limit exposure to air.
Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee does not qualify for free shipping. Shipping costs are set by our roaster partners. Coffee orders are shipped directly from the roaster partner.
