I love the Project Espresso so much that it’s all I buy these days. Super consistent and easy to drink. I go through pounds of this stuff without really having to adjust my grind from bag to bag. Truly awesome.
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Project Espresso is built on one belief: espresso should be good enough to drink on its own, not just something to hide under milk. That's the whole premise, and it's why we roast it the way we do.
We call it a "project" on purpose. Blend components shift as coffees move in and out of our inventory — normal for a small roaster — and keeping the character consistent while the ingredients change is the actual work.
It's a blend of South American, Central American, and East African coffees, adjusted to hold a smooth, chocolatey profile no matter which specific lots are in it that month. A moving target we're always aiming at.
Smooth and chocolatey. Caramel, blueberry. Works straight, works with milk.
TASTING NOTES: Caramel and blueberry.

Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 54 reviews.
I love the Project Espresso so much that it’s all I buy these days. Super consistent and easy to drink. I go through pounds of this stuff without really having to adjust my grind from bag to bag. Truly awesome.
Matt W. 5/5 Verified
No matter if it's a day, a week, or months... Coming back to Project Espresso always feels like coming home.
Loren N. 5/5 Verified
Best espresso beans that I’ve brewed with since I started making specialty coffee.
Ezra M. 5/5 Verified
The blend was full bodied with a hint of cocoa in the end.
Lisa R. 5/5 Verified
This is the best coffee beans around this area! The aroma in the morning is amazing!
Laura 5/5 Verified
Always the best coffee!! 10/10 would recommend this!! I brought it with me on my family vacation and everybody wouldn’t stop talking about it!!!
Grace C. 5/5 Verified
Really enjoyed this and have signed up for a subscription. Beans were roasted 2 days before delivery and created an excellent espresso that was easy to dial in.
Matt H. 5/5 Verified
love this coffee ! ordering more NO DOUBT!
Gloria D. 5/5 Verified
Great deep flavor.
Ellen F. 5/5 Verified
The quality of the coffee is top-notch. It’s clear that the roaster knows coffee and knows how to get what they want out of it! I recommend Actual Coffee to all of my family and friends, and will continue to do so, as quality and consistency are ever-present in the cup!
Michael F. 5/5 Verified
Discovered this brand through the various coffee shops in Toledo I frequent. As someone who just bought her first espresso machine, this blend is amazing! If you are looking for the perfect bean for your lattes at home, project espresso is the way to go. I will always recommend to friends :)
Madison R. 5/5
Get the best crema from these beans. Love them!
Scott W. 5/5 Verified
As usual we like this coffee and we like the service and that's why we keep ordering over and over. Project espresso.
James I. 5/5 Verified
Loving the quality of project espresso in comparison to my store bought big chain espresso beans. You can tell a lot of thought and care went into its roast! Will be buying again in the future!
Colin L. 5/5 Verified
Top notch coffee!!! My daughter moved out of town and misses Actual Coffee so much that she requested I bring her a 5 lb bag of it next time I visit. She and I and apparently most of Toledo love it! I noticed all the great coffee shops in the area use Actual Coffee!! I picked up my last bag at the office location in Northwood. I was happy to get a little tour of the back and was excited to learn about how the coffee beans are chosen etc. Great staff, very friendly and dedicated to quality coffee.
Laura M. 5/5 Verified
Previously I’ve purchased these exact espresso beans at flying Joe and LOVED THEM! This batch of beans seems to be weaker with flavor.
Madeline S. 2/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Hi Madeline, Lance here from Actual Coffee. Hearing this from someone who liked the beans before is the kind of feedback that gets my attention fast. Just sent you an email to make it right. Thanks for being honest.
We absolutely love this coffee. We buy the 5 lb bag and then seal it in 200 gram bags and freeze it. That is the size of our hopper on our expresso machine
Shirley A. 5/5 Verified
Project Espresso is incredible! I’ve really enjoyed the consistency and flavor it has brought to my morning espresso routine!
Jay H. 5/5 Verified
Best espresso beans I've found. And local.
Scott W. 5/5 Verified
I absolutely love this coffee! Always gives the best pull. They reached out to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. Overall love!! Will definitely be ordering again.
Sarabeth S. 5/5 Verified
Our favorite coffee of any brand!
Mitchell L. 5/5 Verified
Delicious
Jim 5/5 Verified
Delicious
James 5/5 Verified
Top notch beans for espresso. Makes for a great double shot.
Scott W. 5/5 Verified
Simply the best!
Shelby L. 5/5 Verified
Fantastic coffee! Outshines all other roasters.
Barbara M. 5/5 Verified
Hands down the best espresso out there. It's amazing how predictable it is from bag to bag. Once you're dialed in, you're dialed in.
Micah M. 5/5 Verified
Simply the best local roasted coffee. No more needs to be said. Try it, you will not want anything else!
Laura P. 5/5 Verified
We love actual coffee. Probably will be customers for as long as we’re around.
Nathan R. 5/5 Verified
We love that this espresso is locally made. Getting the beans fresh from the roaster makes all of the difference! We have bought this over and over for quite a while now. Love the flavor!
Laura P. 5/5 Verified
⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am obsessed with the Project Espresso coffee beans from Actual Coffee Roasting Company! ☕️ I use them for my iced coffee, and the flavor is incredible — smooth, rich, and perfectly bold without being bitter. Every cup tastes like it came straight from a high-end café. The aroma alone makes my mornings better! If you’re an iced coffee lover like me, these beans are a total game changer. 💕
Michelle K. 5/5 Verified
The best place for fresh, locally roasted beans that are simply amazing. Couldn't imagine getting through the day without them.
Jason S. 5/5 Verified
Great Coffee Our whole family loves it!
Phillip H. 5/5 Verified
I’ve had a lot of espresso’s and this is one of my favorite!!
Jeremy G. 5/5 Verified
Loved the coffee. Brewed perfectly on my Breville barista express, grind size 8. No bitter aftertaste or bite to it. Very smooth.
Barbara M. 5/5 Verified
This is definitely one of the better if not the best espresso blend I've tried. It was super easy to dial in my grind to pull a good shot at 20g in 45g out. I had 3 other bags of beans at home when I bought this bag, and it has been my go to every morning.
Cody D. 5/5 Verified
Great beans as always!
Peter S. 5/5 Verified
Best espresso ever! …and local!
Laura P. 5/5 Verified
Super fast and super fresh. Love this coffee every time I order!
Jordan B. 5/5 Verified
It is always good.
James I. 5/5 Verified