How to Choose the Right Coffee for Your Brew Style

Whether you're an espresso lover, a stovetop traditionalist, or a weekend French Press drinker, the type of coffee you use can dramatically affect your final cup.

At Caffè Ducale, we make it easy to find the right blend for how you like to brew.
Here’s our guide to choosing the right beans for your favourite brew style.

Espresso Machine

If you’re brewing with an espresso machine at home (whether it’s manual or automatic), you’ll want a blend that delivers clarity, crema and balance.

Best Blend: Both Signature and Traditional

Signature Blend offers a smoother, creamy texture with nutty sweetness, while Traditional Blend leans darker and richer, with deep chocolate notes.

Both are roasted with espresso in mind and shine in milk-based and black espresso drinks alike.

Stovetop (Moka Pot)

The classic stovetop delivers a strong, concentrated coffee – somewhere between espresso and filter – and it pairs best with blends that hold their structure and flavour when brewed hot.

Best Blend: Traditional

Syrupy, dark and full-bodied, Traditional Blend holds up beautifully to milk and offers the nostalgic strength of Italian stovetop coffee.

If you're after something slightly smoother, Signature Blend also works well.

French Press

French Press (or plunger coffee) brings out a rounder, richer profile in beans, perfect for anyone who enjoys a more relaxed morning brew.

Best Blend: Traditional

Its darker roast brings warmth and weight and delivers a smooth, chocolatey cup with minimal fuss. Excellent when adding milk.

Still not sure?

Not a problem – we’ve made it easy to find your favourite.

• Try before you buy: Check out what's brewing at our retail space each hour and grab a taste
• Sample packs: Pick up a 50g sample bag of your chosen blend with your coffee purchase
• Buy by weight: Once you’ve found your favourite, buy exactly the amount you need to brew at home.
  

At Caffè Ducale, we believe good coffee should be both tailored and accessible, and a perfect fit for your lifestyle, your taste, and your brewing setup. Start with how you brew and we’ll take care of the rest.