Dark Roast · 12 oz
House Espresso Blend
House Espresso Blend
Caramel · Dark Chocolate · Walnut
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Bold enough to stand up to milk without losing itself. Pull it as a shot or brew it in a moka pot — this is the foundation of a real coffee routine. Specialty coffee, roasted weekly in Clovis, California.
The full story
House Espresso Blend — Bold, Rich, and Smooth
Our signature dark roast, built for depth and a velvety crema in every shot. Caramel and bittersweet dark chocolate hit up front, then a toasted walnut finish that lingers. Bold enough to stand up to milk without losing itself. Pull it as a shot or brew it in a moka pot — this is the foundation of a real coffee routine.
Flavor Profile
- Caramel — smooth, naturally sweet up front
- Dark Chocolate — bittersweet depth through the mid-cup
- Toasted Walnut — a clean, lingering finish
Why You'll Love It
- Bold and complex — caramel, dark chocolate, and walnut layered in every shot
- Velvety crema — pulls thick and smooth, perfect for lattes and cappuccinos
- Roasted weekly — small-batch on American-made equipment in Clovis, California
- Shipped fresh — within days of roasting
- Versatile — espresso machines, moka pots, and every milk drink
Best Brewing Methods
Espresso machines, moka pots, and milk drinks — lattes, cappuccinos, cortados, flat whites. The body holds its character even under steamed milk, which makes it an everyday espresso for home baristas and seasoned drinkers alike.
Brewing Tips for the Best Shot
- Fine grind for your espresso machine or moka pot
- Brew between 195°F and 205°F
- Aim for a 1:2 ratio — 18g in, 36g out
- Pull slowly to develop the full caramel and chocolate depth
Grind consistency makes the biggest difference in crema — a burr grinder beats a blade grinder every time.
The Story
We roast this one low and slow so the caramel sweetness builds without tipping into bitterness. Same depth, same balance, bag after bag. If you want a dark roast espresso that stands up to milk, this was roasted with you in mind.
For a bolder alternative, explore our Midnight Oil — built for maximum intensity.
Tasting Notes: Caramel, Dark Chocolate, and Walnut
See also: Midnight Oil for a bolder dark roast
Why you'll love it
Made for the machine
Velvety crema, caramel sweetness, and a finish that lingers.
Roasted weekly
Small batches on the Primo in Clovis. Your bag ships days after it's roasted.
Milk-proof
Bold enough for lattes and cappuccinos without disappearing.
Brew it
Espresso · Moka pot · Aeropress · Drip
The roaster
Roasted by a chef.
Chef Vatche Moukhtarian has spent twenty-four years behind professional stoves. He roasts every batch of Sanctuary coffee himself, weekly, in small batches at the roastery on West Palo Alto Avenue in Clovis — and serves it days later at the café in Fresno.
Free cuppings Wednesday & Thursday · 12 W Palo Alto Ave, Clovis