When I first visited Farmers Union years ago I was hoping to find an espresso blend but I was told by staff that this isn't offered because it would compromise complexity and delicacy. So I jumped at the chance to buy a 2# bag when I saw this on the website recently. I'm impressed how Farmers Union managed to blend and roast this mix of beans so as to retain the depth of flavor and smoothness which characterize their coffees while tasting similar (but not as dark-roasted / bitter) to traditional espresso blends. Surprisingly, I also found that the shots out of my espresso machine come out in similar fashion to traditional espresso blends (slower, more crema) as compared to other Farmers Union coffees.
