Kimbo Prestige coffee beans 1 kg

Kimbo describes it as a very balanced coffee: a medium body, elegant sweetness, notes of caramel, biscuit and dried fruit, delicate acidity and a lingering, spicy finish. It is a predominantly Arabica blend of Arabica and Robusta, smoother than the predominantly Robusta Extra Cream.

Yes. Kimbo specifies a medium roast, described as “medium roast” on its English-language product sheets. It produces a smooth cup dominated by caramel and nuts, rather than a bitter espresso. The beans are suitable for espresso, cappuccino and moka pots.

Both are medium roasts, but their blends are contrasting:

• Prestige (this coffee) — Arabica-led, balanced, caramel and nuts: a smooth espresso to enjoy on its own.
• Extra Cream — Robusta-led, full body, bold flavour, thick crema: for a stronger-tasting espresso or a cappuccino.

Around 140 espressos with a 7 g dose, and 100 to 110 with 9 to 10 g, the dose used by a bean-to-cup machine set for a more full-bodied coffee. With a portafilter, for double espressos (14 to 18 g), expect 55 to 70 cups.

Yes: these are whole beans, to be ground just before extraction using the grinder in an automatic machine, or a separate grinder for a portafilter machine or moka pot. For espresso, start with a fine grind and adjust until you achieve an extraction time of 25 to 30 seconds.

Prestige is part of Kimbo's professional range for bars and restaurants, supplied in 1 kg bags in boxes of six. At Cafemalin, it is available in a 1 kg bag and in packs of 3 bags and 6 bags.

Reseal the bag tightly after each use, squeezing out the air, or transfer the beans to an opaque, airtight container, away from heat and light. Avoid the fridge: moisture and odours damage the beans. An unopened bag will keep until the date printed on it; Kimbo states a shelf life of 18 months for Prestige.