Description
The 1989 Espresso Ground Coffee Backstory
In 1989 history turned a page with a force felt across continents. The Berlin Wall opened. Families reunited. Nations breathed freely. Europe began to heal.
In that same year, Tim Berners Lee conceived the foundations of the modern web, creating a new world of connection, communication, and possibility.
With warmth in our hearts, we have recreated our 1989 Espresso to celebrate the spirit of the eighties with one of the smoothest and most effortlessly enjoyable coffees in our history. This recipe is a closely guarded treasure, unchanged and unmodernised.
Collect all 10 Heritage Coffees and experience luxury heritage coffee from pivotal points in history. The past has never tasted so good.
Characteristics of the 1989 Espresso Ground Coffee
Strength and Coffee Type
Level 4 roast, delivering a confident, full bodied espresso profile.
Aroma of Ground Coffee
Nutty warmth, caramel sweetness, and light spice reminiscent of cosy cafés and polished counters.
Flavour of Ground Coffee
Chocolate, caramel, sugarcane, and mild fruit reflecting the optimism and warmth of the decade.
Ground Coffee Acidity
Low to medium acidity, creating a smooth, rounded cup.
Ground Coffee Body
Full bodied, substantial, and enveloping, evoking classic espresso traditions.
Ground Coffee Texture
Smooth and syrupy, producing a velvety mouthfeel.
Ground Coffee Palate
Sweet cocoa finish with gentle spice.




