There isn’t really such a thing as an “espresso roast”. Espresso is a description of the extraction method not the beans. Traditionally espresso is made with

There isn’t really such a thing as an “espresso roast”. Espresso is a description of the extraction method not the beans. Traditionally espresso is made with a medium roast not dark roasted beans. This Christmas I was given a bag of Starbucks “Espresso Roast” beans as a stocking filler. To me they just taste burnt compared to a decent medium. Not something I would buy through choice. Also not a personal fan of third wave light or green roasts. I find them too acidic for my pallet. All personal preference but give me a decent medium roast double espresso at right grind size and I’m in heaven.