Espresso Workshop #51 - Silvertone

I found my favorite espresso shots at Full City, where the complex flavors that each origin brings to the blend came through without tasting like they're competing with one another. There's a deep bottom end that anchors the cup, creamy and chocolaty, accented by flashes of red fruits and berries, and a hint of spice in the nose. I pulled both long and short shots, the latter appealing to my personal preference of peak intensity, and big round body (18g in / 20g out). The flavor base is richly bittersweet, crisp dark roast flavors that come off like extra dark chocolate, heightened by syrupy mouthfeel, and a touch of carbonized sweetness up front that reverberates in a long, brooding aftertaste. Notes of fruit reductions and berry syrup fold in nicely, along with hints of dried tamarind and date, and a bright citrus peel bite that comes off a little like dark chocolate orange in context of the rest. The aroma is quite complex, savory hints of toasted barley and nut marked the front of the cup, moving to notes of warming spice, frankincense, and saffron in the finish. I enjoyed Full City as brewed coffee as well. The thick body, and profiles of chocolate-covered nuts and dried fruits would work wonders as a cold brew too.