Olympia Cremina
Dear coffee lover,
Who would know better than you: An espresso is much more than a drink. An espresso begins a successful day, and it ends a fine meal. It is a taste of Mediterranean culture, a catalyst for an exchange of ideas, an antidote to the pressures of everyday life.
Olympia Express have been upholding this culture for generations as they have combined the Italianità of espresso with the long tradition of Tessin (a Swiss canton) know-how. The fruit of Olympia’s love for coffee and their exceptionally high standards of craftsmanship is the ‘Olympia Express Cremina’. It is the coffee machine of which passionate lovers of espresso dream.
Welcome to the exclusive club of Olympia Express owners.
these machines are built to order, so please call before ordering to confirm current leadtimes, or allow 4 weeks until you receive the goods
- £1,943.45
Olympia Maximatic
Full details coming soon. The Maximatic brings to you the same legendary build quality of the Cremina machine, however the manual lever has been replaced with an electric pump for those who prefer ease & speed of use over the ultimate pursuit of espresso perfection that the Cremina model offers.
these machines are built to order, so please call before ordering to confirm current leadtimes, or allow 4 weeks until you receive the goods
- £1,960.00
Olympia Moca grinder
If you require a coffee grinder of the highest quality for domestic or office use, look no further. In fact, we rather suspect you might wear out before it does.
If you are serious about your espresso this is the grinder you require. This grinder is a piece of precision Swiss engineering and reminds us of a primary winch on an America’s Cup yacht. It grinds fast and uniformly without altering the aroma of the coffee. It is not made of synthetic materials, but rather stainless steel and bronze feature prominently.
The burrs are of tempered steel, the container for the coffee beans is in glass and holds approximately 240 grams of beans; the holder for the ground coffee is in stainless steel, and has a lid of solid machined aluminium. Incredible!
Net weight 5.12 kg
Gross weight 6.3 kg
Dimensions: width 11 cm., depth 19.7 cm., height 32.6 cm.
Power 200W / 220V
these machines are built to order, so please call before ordering to confirm current lead times, or allow up to 4 weeks until you receive the goods
- £559.30
Ancap cups & saucers (sets of 6)
The iconic ‘Ancap’ espresso cup, still manufactured in Italy with hand applied decals. The thick wall porcelain with the deep high quality glaze renders them immediately distinguishable from cheap imitations. The thick wall ensures the espresso retains its heat, and the small surface area of the cup ensures the crema forms dense & deep, not being able to disperse. No pitting in the glaze where the handle joins the body of the cup, as is often found on low quality cups. We have priced these very aggressively; let us know if you can find them cheaper anywhere else.
Prices are for a box of six cups & saucers
- £15.00
Mexican
This is our pure play espresso offering. The one we built our reputation on. That means you are entitled to serve it to anyone who thinks espresso has to be a bitter, nasty liquid.
Previously sold as ‘Londinium No.15’. We have taken the decision to rebrand for the same reasons that we have rebranded the ‘Londinium Universal’ to declare its origin, Costa Rican Tarrazu.
We guarantee that you will find it as smooth as silk with no hint of bitter or burnt notes. Not our first choice for lattes & cappuccinos though as the taste is so delicate that it becomes a little lost in the milk.
100% arabica beans, single origin
- £5.00
Costa Rican SHB - fair trade
This is the answer if you need one roast that does everything. It is surprisingly difficult to find a single origin coffee that has this capability. We think its versatility will exceed your wildest dreams. This is a single origin coffee that is uniquely suitable for filter, vacuum, espresso, latte, & cappuccino.
It is our long term objective to elevate the appreciation of fine coffee to the same status that fine wine enjoys. In this way certain coffees will acquire a cachet and market forces will ensure the farmer is rewarded for pursuing excellence.
So voila, welcome to Londinium’s take on Costa Rican SHB.
When extracted to perfection this coffee exhibits a superb hint of almonds, without being intrusive or over-bearing.
100% arabica, single origin.
- £5.00
Brazilian Santos - Costa Cafe Albertina
To many people Brazil is synonymous with coffee. In our experience though, it isn’t always synonymous with quality. For sure, Brazil is the largest coffee producing country in the world, but we have been stung with more than one bag of Brazilian coffee that we been forced to dump. Why? Well, quite simply the beans were of poor quality and we will not offer you a coffee that we are not completely satisfied with ourselves. This particular shipment is good, being mild & well-balanced even as a straight espresso. I think a good Brazilian coffee is what sits in most people’s minds as the ‘classic’ taste of coffee. Perfect for starting the day with.
- £5.00
Brazilian yellow bourbon single estate - Rainha farm
Wow! Finally a coffee from Brazil that exceeds our expectations. Rich chocolate notes if you prepare it as a filter coffee with the Swissgold filter. But when we made it up as an espresso we really took notice. As an espresso it is smooth without much acidity, but it has a richer fuller taste than the Mexican roast. Very impressive.
- £5.00
Columbian Excelso Supremo - La Manuela Single Estate - UTZ certified
The most fashionable base roast in Antipodean coffee for probably the last ten years, so this represents Londinium Espresso’s take on a classic. It is a member of a small & rather exclusive club of coffees that work well as a straight espresso & all espresso based derivatives, and filter cup. A small flash of brightness in the cup, but against a rich caramel backdrop. A rich lingering finish as a straight espresso, which allows you to enjoy it long after your cup is empty.
UTZ CERTIFIED is one of the largest coffee certification programs in the world, being a competitor to the ubiquitous ‘Fairtrade’ organisation. UTZ provides independent assurance of responsible production and sourcing. UTZ is a credible trust mark for brands to meet their customers’ expectations regarding social and environmental responsibility.
- £5.00
Decaffeinated (SWP): Costa Rican
The best decaf you EVER tasted or your money back.
Yes, if you haven’t already detected we are supremely confident in the abilities of this roast. In fact we will even go further & say that you can serve it with confidence to those who do not drink decaf & your deception will go undetected. Obviously the caffeine kick will not arrive afterwards, but it will not be found out on the basis of taste. It really is that good. A world away from any decaf that may have crossed your lips in the past.
Decaffeinated coffees can be a little unpredictable when roasting, but we are very pleased with the result that we have achieved. We recognise that some of our customers are caffeine sensitive and they should still be able to enjoy exceptionally good coffee. This roast meets that need.
We expect that this roast will make a significant contribute to challenging the accepted view that decaffeinated coffees are by definition of a poor quality & taste.
This coffee has been decaffeinated using the SWP (Swiss water process), which is regarded as the premium method of decaffeination when compared with the alternative CO2 (carbon dioxide) and MC (methyl chloride) processes.
Under SWP a batch of green beans is soaked in hot water, releasing caffeine. This process continues until all the caffeine and coffee solids are released into the water. These beans are then discarded. Next, the water passes through a carbon filter which traps the caffeine molecules but allows the water and the coffee solids to pass through. The caffeine-free water which comes through, known as “flavour-charged” water, is then put in a similar filtration device, and new coffee beans are added. However, since the flavour-charged water cannot remove any of the coffee solids from the new beans, only the caffeine is released. The process repeats, filtering out all the caffeine until the beans are 99.9% caffeine free. These beans are removed and dried, and thus retain most if not all of their flavour and smell.
- £5.00
El Salvadorian Las Delicias Estate Pacamara - rainforest alliance certified
We think this is a roast you will either love or hate, at least as an espresso. It’s unique. We might be wrong (it’s happened before!), but we don’t see this roast appealing to the masses. We think it conveys distinct citrus notes, especially as you start to push the extraction.
Try it. If you don’t like it just let us know & we will happily refund you in full or send you out another coffee selling at the same price. We are keen for all our customers to expand their coffee palate & we are happy to fund your education to an extent with our ‘no quibble’ guarantee
- £5.00
Ethiopian Sidamo
This as a well balanced roast that makes a great espresso, but is perhaps at its best as a filter coffee. Inoffensive, yet interesting & versatile. Think of it as Londinium Universal No.2, it really is that good in so many different styles of coffee.
- £5.00
Galapagos Islands
This coffee is very delicate. We have tried to convince ourselves otherwise, but we don’t think this coffee is at it’s best when prepared by the espresso process. Prepare it with the Swissgold filter & drink it black to really savour the delicate flavours of this exotic coffee.
- £10.00
Guatemalan Antigua
A coffee that is highly regarded by connoisseurs. It produces a delicate and clean taste, with a well-balanced level of acidity. We would not recommend this roast as a filter coffee.
- £5.00
Honduran SHG (Strictly high grown)
This coffee has a moderate level of brightness, or acidity, in the cup. As a result it is better suited to the filter cup method of preparation than espresso. Of light to medium weight in the mouth, typifying its Central American origins. We roast this fairly lightly to get the best out of it.
- £5.00
Jamaican Blue Mountain No.1 Flamstead Estate
100% certified Jamaican Blue Mountain No.1, the highest grade available.
Never blended.
Not to be confused with ‘High Mountain’ which is a distinctly different product.
We guarantee that we do not introduce a single bean of any other coffee.
If you are not already aware, use of the term ‘Jamaican Blue Mountain’ is strictly controlled by the Coffee Industry Board of Jamaica. For a coffee to be described as ‘Jamaican Blue Mountain’ it must have been grown on land demarcated by the Board as being ‘Jamaican Blue Mountain’, in the same way that port is in Porto and champagne in Reims and the surrounding districts.
FLAMSTEAD ESTATE
In 1728, the Governor of Jamaica, Sir Nicholas Lawes introduced coffee seedlings in the parish of St. Andrew. Coffee production was first reported at Flamstead, St. Andrew, in 1764 and quickly became the toast of the British Empire. Various British Governors have owned sections of the Flamstead property and reveled in the high quality of the coffee produced at Flamstead. Flamstead’s even rainfall, excellent microclimate for coffee, and mist drenched slopes form the base for an excellent cup of coffee. Added to these advantages are the attention to detail in farm care and desire to produce the best coffee. Quality begins with proper site selection with the farm standing 3,300 feet above sea level and often covered by the cool mists of the Blue Mountains.
Yes, this is in the top five of the world’s most expensive coffees. Is it worth the premium it commands? Yes, we think so. If you have tried JBM previously and been disappointed, we think you might be pleasantly surprised at how good it tastes when the roasting artists at Londinium Espresso work their magic on it.
A superb gift or treat. Remember, you should get around 15 cups of coffee from a 250g bag of our beans, which works out at £1.33 per cup for this roast, surely a veritable bargain when you compare it with what you pay on the high street for coffee flavoured slop.
- £20.00
Java - Blawan Estate
We are extremely proud of this coffee as a single estate espresso. While being fuller and richer than say the Costa Rican Tarrazu, it is not heavy in the way that a Sumatran coffee is, with low acidity that responds well to the espresso process. All in all, this is a first class coffee. Wickedly good.
Blawan Coffee Estate – Ijen Plateau East Java
Built & cultivated by the Dutch in 1894, this estate is set in a stunning area of East Java. It is surrounded by volcanoes & lush forests, with the famous Kawah Ijen Volcano dominating the skyline.
Approximately 2,500 hectares are planted with mature coffee.
The majority of the coffee being grown between 1200 and 1400 metres above sea level. Harvesting takes place during June – September and in a good year would expect to produce around 1500 tonnes. During the harvesting season the estate’s work force swells to 3,000 people with the majority of the extra staff being employed from the surrounding nine villages. All of the production takes place on the estate; the coffee is wet processed, before being sun dried.
- £5.00
Nicaragua SHG (Strictly high grown)
Right, I’ve just finished tasting a fresh roast as an espresso. It makes a superb espresso as it exhibits low acidity (so no vicious bite) and a long, lingering mouth feel. Not particularly sweet, in the way that our No.15 or Ethiopian roasts are, so take your pick in this regard. Unpleasant as a filter coffee in my view. When time permits I will try roasting this even lighter, as the acidity is lower than I remember it being.
- £5.00
Papua New Guinea
Acceptable as an espresso, however I think it is at its best as a filter coffee, cappuccino, or latte.
As rich as a King, and smoother than Swiss chocolate. The perfect after dinner coffee to round out a sumptuous meal.
And in case you are wondering, the photo to the right is of our Papua New Guinea roast, not a generic photo library shot.
- £5.00
Sumatran Lingtong Grade 1
Heavy, rich & earthy. Unsurprisingly, low in acidity. Not suitable as an espresso (in our view). Good for those looking to expand their coffee palette as it marks one of the extremes. We enjoy it immensely when drunk occasionally. On reflection these heavy Indonesian coffees are best suited to those of you who insist on corrupting our roasting efforts with gallons of milk and/or cream, despite our constant badgering! In other words this is a coffee with a heavy presence in the cup that will easily punch through the milk fat that suffocates many of our more delicate coffees. Our darkest roast.
- £5.00
Londinium *****
New to fine coffee and not sure which one to choose, or a returning customer who believes that variety is the spice of life? Either way, the Londinium ‘five stars’ pack has been created just for you. As you are buying five bags, you are receiving a discount of 20% with this product.
1×250g bag Costa Rican SHB
1×250g bag Mexican SHB
1×250g bag Papua New Guinea
1×250g bag Ethiopian Sidamo
1×250g bag Columbian La Manuela single estate
- £20.00
Starter Pack
Some of you have tried our coffee & love it, but you don’t have a grinder & you do not wish to spend £100 or more to obtain one. What to do? Well, we have repositioned our starter pack to £50, replacing the Isomac grinder with a Krups grinder. The Krups grinder is not suitable for espresso, but teamed up with the Swissgold filter it will allow you to access the world of fine coffee. If you want to experience great coffee you need not have an espresso machine, but you must have great coffee beans & grind them only when you need a cup of coffee. To prove a point we have kept the Swissgold filter in the pack & thrown in a bag of Londinium Universal to get you started. Now what’s stopping you from enjoying world class coffee?
- £50.00
Swissgold permanent filters
In our ignorance we happily used a paper filter for years. Then we found this. Proudly made in Switzerland, the quality of this product is plain to all the moment you taste the coffee that flows from it. Unlike a paper filter, the Swissgold filter does not absorb any of the lipids and prevent them from flowing into your cup. Why is this important? Well the lipids contain most of a coffee’s flavour. Unlike methods of preparation where your coffee comes into contact with aluminium or stainless steel, the Swissgold filter will not taint your coffee as it is plated with 24 carat gold.
For a very modest outlay a Swissgold filter will take your appreciation of coffee to a new level. The exceptionally clean taste has to be experienced to be believed. We will happily refund you if you are not completely satisfied with this product.
The KF300 model makes a single cup of coffee.
The KF4 model replaces the paper filter in automatic drip coffee machines, making up to 12 cups.
Please check against the sizing provided below to ensure that it will fit your machine. The diameter of the top of cone = 120mm. The cone height = 90mm. Supplied with an optional collar to adapt the cone for use in larger filter holders, making the Swissgold filter approximately 15mm higher from the bottom of the cone to the top. The most important measurement to check is that you have more than 90mm depth in your filter holder. When brewing more than 8 cups of coffee ensure you use coffee of a medium grind (too fine a grind will prevent the water from traveling through the coffee, causing it to dam and then flood over the top of the filter)
- £9.95
Isomac Burr Grinder
An espresso machine isn’t necessary to enjoy great coffee, but a grinder is.
Additionally, this is THE grinder for the compact London kitchen as it is a tiny 11cm wide and just 20cm deep. Truly incredible!
By the way, you do not want a grinder with a doser unless you have very high usage (eg Cafe), as it traps stale coffee in places that are difficult to access for cleaning.
This grinder is shipped from the factory set on the finest grind setting, zero. If you are using the grinder with the Swissgold filter then we recommend shifting the grind setting to the coarser position seven as a starting point.
- £110.00
The Isomac Pack
We have put together a fantastic package to entice you (or a friend) to experience the world of freshly ground coffee. The Isomac grinder will produce coffee grinds sufficiently fine for espresso production on a electric pump espresso machine, unlike the Krups grinder that we offer in the starter pack.
The pack contains:
1 Isomac burr grinder
1 Swissgold single cup coffee filter
1 250g packet of Costa Rican
1 250g packet of Papua New Guinea
1 250g packet of Ethiopian Sidamo
- £120.00