The 1989 Espresso Coffee – Available as Coffee Beans & Ground Coffee
Price range: £8.95 through £25.50
Luxury Heritage Coffee – Discover The 1989 Espresso, a distinctive coffee inspired by the close of a decade defined by courage, unity and extraordinary human achievement. Available as either freshly roasted coffee beans or expertly prepared ground coffee, The 1989 Espresso delivers a smooth, full bodied cup with a confident level 4 roast.
Expect an inviting aroma of nutty warmth, caramel sweetness and light spice, followed by delicious notes of chocolate, caramel, sugarcane and gentle fruit. Its smooth, syrupy texture and sweet cocoa finish create a wonderfully rich and satisfying espresso.
Choose your coffee exactly as you like it – select Ground Coffee or Coffee Beans, then choose from 1, 2 or 3 × 227g packets. Perfect for espresso machines, Moka pots, French press, filter, pour over, AeroPress and cold brew.
Part of Nairobi Coffee’s Heritage Collection, The 1989 Espresso captures the warmth, optimism and extraordinary spirit of 1989. The past has never tasted so good.
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The 1989 Espresso 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
Strength and Coffee Type
Level 4 roast, delivering a confident, full bodied espresso profile.
Aroma of the Coffee
Nutty warmth, caramel sweetness, and light spice reminiscent of cosy cafés and polished counters.
Flavour of the Coffee
Chocolate, caramel, sugarcane, and mild fruit reflecting the optimism and warmth of the decade.
Coffee Acidity
Low to medium acidity, creating a smooth, rounded cup.
Coffee Body
Full bodied, substantial, and enveloping, evoking classic espresso traditions.
Coffee Texture
Smooth and syrupy, producing a velvety mouthfeel.
Coffee Palate
Sweet cocoa finish with gentle spice.
Serving Recommendation
The 1989 Espresso stays fresher longer when:
• The coffee is kept airtight, cool, and dry.
• Ensure the 1989 Espresso is not exposed to light, heat, or moisture.
Recommendations for Brewing Methods
• Espresso Machine Coffees – Prepare finely for a smooth, syrupy espresso with chocolate and caramel notes.
• Moka Pot Coffees – Prepare slightly finer than filter for a bold, espresso like brew.
• French Press Coffees – Prepare coarsely for a full bodied cup with natural oils intact.
• Cold Brew Coffees – Prepare coarse and steep for 12 to 24 hours for a smooth, sweet brew.
• Chemex Coffees – Prepare medium coarse for a clean, aromatic cup.
• Pour Over Coffees – Prepare medium for balanced clarity and caramel sweetness.
• Filter Machine Coffees – Prepare medium for a consistent everyday brew.
• AeroPress Coffees – Prepare fine to medium depending on preferred strength.
• Stovetop Coffees – Prepare medium fine for a rich, aromatic cup.
• Percolator Coffees – Prepare coarse for a traditional, robust brew.