Black Swan Espresso
Roast level: Medium
Tasting notes: chocolate, nut and caramel
Roasted by Novel Coffee Roasters, Fort Worth, TX
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Black Swan Espresso
Roast level: Medium
Tasting notes: chocolate, nut and caramel
Roasted by Novel Coffee Roasters, Fort Worth, TX
Novel Coffee Roasters

Black Swan Espresso

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
6 Reviews

$49.99

Black Swan has a balanced mix of dark chocolate, almond, and caramel notes. When you think classic cappuccino, it tastes like one made with this blend.

Medium roast

Understanding roast levels

Roast level affects both flavor and body. Here's what to expect from each.

Light

Best for: those that prize delicate flavors and a tea-like feel above intensity.

Light-Medium

Best for: those that enjoy juicy acidity and gently caramelized sugars.

Medium

Best for: those that enjoy caramelized sugars and a smooth cup.

Medium-Dark

Best for: those looking for classic coffee flavors with a kiss of roast.

Dark

Best for: those that love intense, smoky flavor and a full body above all else.

Trade Tip

Roasters don’t always agree on roast level — one roaster’s dark might look the same as another’s medium. We taste and assign every coffee our own roast level, so your matches stay consistent no matter who roasted them.

Single Origins
Espresso
Quantity

Flavor profile

Syrupy and smooth with hints of

Chocolate

Nuts

Caramel

Origin

Country Of Origin

Brazil

Process

Natural/Dry Processed

Elevation

800-1300m

Sub Region

Alta Mogiana

Novel Coffee Roasters
Novel Coffee Roasters
Novel Coffee Roasters
Novel Coffee Roasters
ABOUT THE ROASTER

Novel Coffee Roasters

Fort Worth, TX
Partnered with Trade since 2026
Novel is a woman-owned business focused on relationships, community, and gender equity. They believe that every coffee tells a story, and are committed to showcasing the hard work of everyone in the supply chain. Since 2013, they've focused on clean, consistent cups with the occasional touch of funk.
Fun Fact
Novel has 2 dogs on the payroll: Winnie (their mascot) and Jay Jay (their guard dog).

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6 reviews
  • Brian H.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    3 weeks ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Speciality Coffee

    This rich, smooth, medium roast chocolate espresso bean matched my flavor preference perfectly. It stands up to my cream routine for my morning cup. Black Swan Espresso might be the best I have tried to date from Trade. A coffee that lives up to the "speciality coffee" labeling.

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  • Megan K.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Pour Over
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Would Recommend

    Really enjoyed this coffee - full bodied and rich, with a darker profile without tasting burnt.

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  • JAYA S. S.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    1 month ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    So good for at-home espresso

    Really enjoyed these beans for making espresso at home. The flavor was smooth, rich, and not too bitter, and they pulled really nicely in my machine. Super easy to drink and definitely something I’d buy again.

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  • Julio G.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    1 week ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    A coffe that feel like Black Swan

    This coffee is easy to get use to is not very complex in. His flavor but very nice taste you feel the toasted almonds a little bit with a classic standar chocolate flavor, I like it.

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  • R B.
    Verified Buyer
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    3 weeks ago
    How did you brew this coffee? Espresso
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Best bag so far

    Black Swan is by far the best bag we have received so far.

    I use for espresso only and it's spot on for taste profile.

    Our first two bags were somewhat disappointing, profiles were weak and had somewhat of a getting stale coffee, think of Folgers out of the can type of profile.

    I usually by direct from local roasters, which ship with in a day or two of roasting, so fresh roast coffee is my standard.

    Black Swan is a bit more of a light/medium roast than a medium roast, which is fine.

    I recommend that you give it a try and give your feedback.

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