Name: Espresso Kit
Brand: Ember Coffee Co.
Price: 54.5 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Espresso Kit

Bramble (Grind)

Whole Bean

Ground

El Jefe Espresso (Grind)

Whole Bean

Ground

Most of us pull our first shots at home on whatever bag is already open. It works well enough to keep going, and it also means you can spend a month blaming the machine for something the coffee was never going to do.

Two 12 oz bags built for pressure, air roasted in our own roastery in Big Lake, Minnesota.

El Jefe Espresso is the one to start with. Milk chocolate and molasses, medium dark, soft rather than sharp. Named after Matt's dad. It's forgiving while you're still learning your grinder, and it holds up with milk.
Bramble goes the other direction. Blackberry, blueberry and caramel from natural East African beans, syrupy enough to stay together under pressure while the acidity stays clean. Pull it when you want the shot to taste like fruit.

The engraved scoop gives you the same dose every time, which is most of dialing in. The Simple Guide to Good Coffee covers the rest.

Pull them both in the same week and compare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s all in the roast. While most coffee is drum-roasted, which means the beans are scorched as they come in contact with the hot sides of the metal drum. In contrast, we use superheated air for heat transfer—a method used by less than 1% of roasters worldwide. It delivers smoother, more balanced flavor with zero burnt bitterness.

Our air-roasting process reduces acidity and eliminates that harsh, burnt bitterness found in most coffees. That means no gut-bomb effect, no acid reflux, and no regret after your second cup. Even customers who’ve sworn off coffee come back for Ember.

Crazy fresh. We roast in small batches right here in Minnesota and ship quickly—so your beans haven’t been sitting on a shelf for months losing flavor. You’ll taste the difference the moment you open the bag. Plus we stamp our bags with the roast date, not the "best buy" date. Note: Most coffees actually improve in taste in the two weeks following its roast date. If you receive a bag that was roasted 7-10 days from your date of order, we've likely held it to allow for off-gassing and maximum flavor.

We believe great coffee starts at the source. That’s why we build direct trade relationships with farmers who care as much as we do. Better pay for them, better beans for you, and a whole lot more integrity in your cup.

Yes, yes, and yes. Whether you’re team drip, AeroPress, Chemex, or full-on espresso, Ember’s roasts are engineered to perform across all brew methods without losing flavor, depth, or smoothness.

Because once you taste coffee that’s roasted right, sourced right, and doesn’t wreck your stomach… it’s game over for the grocery store brands and chain coffee shops. Ember becomes the new standard.

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Ember Coffee is Born

We opened our Big Lake coffeeshop and roastery and launched our first full production run. Built by family, led by women, and grounded in the values of the North—humble, honest, and quietly exceptional.

Winning Minnesota's Best

We were honored as Gold Winner for Best Coffee, Coffeehouse, and MN-Made Product for FOUR years in a row (2023–2026). No gimmicks—just fresh air-roasted coffee, crafted with care and shared by a community that truly feels like home.

20,000 Bags Sold

With over 20,000 bags brewed, Ember continues to grow—without ever growing out of what matters. We roast with purpose, deliver with heart, and help make your mornings more meaningful.