ethiopia + guatemala coffee
Debbie Upper Old School Espresso
by short sleeves coffee · black mountain, usa
you'll taste milk chocolate before dark chocolate. this is debbie upper old school espresso, a washed ethiopia + guatemala from short sleeves coffee.
milk chocolatedark chocolate
the bean
- origin
- ethiopia + guatemala
- process
- washed
- status
- in stock
debbie upper old school espresso is a washed blend from short sleeves coffee, combining beans from ethiopia and guatemala. the washed process keeps things clean and defined, letting the chocolate character come through clearly, ranging from milk chocolate sweetness to darker, more bitter cocoa tones. in the cup you can expect a familiar, straightforward espresso profile without a lot of fruitiness getting in the way. pull it as espresso for the most direct expression, though it will also hold up well as a base for milk-based drinks where that chocolate range can really come into its own.
common questions
What does Debbie Upper Old School Espresso taste like?
it leads with milk chocolate and dark chocolate, giving it a familiar cocoa-driven profile that sits somewhere between sweet and slightly bitter. there is no listed fruit or floral character, so expect a clean, straightforward chocolate-forward cup.
How is Debbie Upper Old School Espresso grown and processed?
it is a blend sourced from ethiopia and guatemala, both of which are washed, meaning the coffee cherry is removed before drying to produce a cleaner, more defined flavour. no specific farm or altitude details are provided beyond the two origins.
How should I brew Debbie Upper Old School Espresso?
as the name suggests, it is built for espresso, so an espresso machine will give you the most direct read on its chocolate notes. the blend also suits milk-based drinks like flat whites or lattes, where the dark and milk chocolate tones can balance well against dairy.
about short sleeves coffee
... and then you hit whitson avenue in swannanoa and realize some places just get it right from the start. short sleeves coffee sits here like it's been part of the neighborhood forever, which makes sense when you consider how quickly locals claimed it as their own. the regulars don't mess around. they know what they want and they keep coming back for it, week after week. there's something about the way this place operates that feels intentional without being precious about it. no theatrical pour-overs or elaborate explanations. just good coffee handled by people who understand what makes the difference between decent and memorable. you can feel it the moment you walk in - this isn't a show, it's a coffee shop that happens to take coffee seriously. the location works in their favor too. swannanoa doesn't get the tourist crowds that flood other parts of the mountains, which means short sleeves serves the people who actually live here. that creates a different energy entirely. more honest conversations, fewer phones out, regulars chatting with other regulars while they wait for their morning cortado.
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