Tenebrae Organic Espresso Blend
Tenebrae Organic Espresso Blend
Hello darkness, my old friend. Tenebrae (/ˈtɛnəbreɪ'/) is Latin for "darkness." Tenebrae is designed for total versatility: elegant as a straight shot but sturdy and robust enough to carry its weight in large amounts of dairy. It is a blend of certified organic Africa, South America, Indonesia coffees, equally good as an espresso, with milk, or a dark brew. And even though it is as dark as evening, the brightness still shines through the dawn.
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This has been my favorite, so far!
Love it
We like this dark roast as a coffee. No bitterness.
It’s my favorite coffee
We LOVE this coffee!! It brews perfectly in the breville espresso machine every time. Beautiful crema for americanos, lattes, straight shots. We never buy coffee out because Gillespie coffee is so much better. Highly recommend!
I really like Vietnamese coffee; this exceeded my expectations.
Thanks!
I keep Tenebrae to combine with my decaf when I want a little caffeine. I wish I could tolerate full caffeine because this coffee is so good. It’s rich but not bitter. Makes a great latte because it stands up to the added milk. Love it!
I was gifted a very nice espresso maker for Christmas, so I have been testing and trying a lot of coffee. This blend has made the best espresso I’ve ever had. So good! Thank you!
My favorite coffee to buy. We always make sure to have a bag on hand. Very fresh and rich.
Love it!
Excellent coffee. I've been a K-cup drinker for a while, but wanted something different. I use Tenabrae in a Moka pot and the smell and taste are outstanding. I'll be ordering more.
Espresso maker & Moka pot!
You don't have to wait until Holy Week to enjoy Tenebrae-- you can serve it up every AM yourself! Thia is pretty close to a "dark roast," yet with softer and more robust flavors. I have not tried it Espresso-style, just ground medium-fine.
(The only problem is now my daughter is drinking it, too!) Danke, Herr-Doktor Heisenbrew!
I love this coffee! It’s my new favorite now!
Whoo hoo!
Tenebrae is so good.... I used in drip, medium grind from beans.
Initial taste is almost fruity, then it takes a hard turn and tastes like a subtle cocoa and nuts that leaves the flavor of warm undercooked chocolate chip cookies in your mouth, but not strong or sweet, just enough to keep you wanting more.
So I ordered more. Please tell me this is not a limited coffee.
Thank you and God bless.
It's a regular blend for us!
Thanks! I’m really enjoying my Tenebrae Organic Espresso while working from home. My wife and kids keep commenting how good it smells when I pour it from my French press.
I've been receiving Tenebrae monthly for almost two years now. It is my daily Americano (or two or three). Fantastic roast every single month, never burned, always flavorful, and a perfect crema every time. I love this roast and this great company.
Without coffee first thing in the morning, I'm completely useless. I know, please don't remind me again that dark roast coffee has less caffeine and less subtle flavors than the lighter roasts. Let me sit in the silence of the dark early morning with my wonderfully aromatic cup of Tenebrae Espresso Roast coffee as I wait for the first rays of light to pour over the mountains. I will argue with you later as to what constitutes a perfect cup of coffee. Right here, right now, this is the perfect cup of coffee. Caramely, malty, low acidity. Perfect.
Great coffee. I don't imagine ya'll sell green coffee beans do you?
Coffee by Gillespie is what coffee should always be. The Tenebrae (it was awhile ago that I had this, so I don't remember real specifically) lived up to CBG's normal high standards.
A really fine blend. I would love it if it were a bit more "tenebrae" ( it seems to be more of a medium roast, but what do I know?!) but nevertheless it is a fine cup. I will keep buying!!
I haven’t had a bad roast yet. I love this coffee company.
Great roast. Really enjoyed it.
I prefer the single origin coffees roasted by Coffee By Gillespie. This blend is by far the best espresso blend I have found to date. It stands up well to milk and almond milk and presents a rich full flavor in all my espresso drinks. Definitely recommend you try it out.
This coffee is wonderful. It works well as a classic espresso or mixed with milk for an great cafe con leche. You will not be disappointed.
Opened the package for first pot on Christmas morning. A beautiful cup of coffee on a beautiful morning