Brewing the 1989 Espresso Coffee Beans
Explore the 1989 Espresso and its chocolate, caramel, sugarcane and gentle fruit notes with your favourite brewing method. Available as coffee beans or ground coffee in 227g packets. Choose coffee beans to grind fresh to suit your equipment, or select ground coffee for convenient preparation.
- Espresso Machine Coffees – Finely grind the 1989 Espresso coffee beans for a concentrated espresso. Enjoy black or use as the base for a latte, cappuccino or cortado.
- Moka Pot Coffees – Use a medium-fine grind of the 1989 Espresso coffee for a bold, concentrated brew. Keep the heat gentle and avoid packing the coffee tightly.
- French Press Coffees – Coarsely grind the 1989 Espresso coffee beans for a full-bodied cafetière brew that retains the coffee’s natural oils.
- Cold Brew Coffees – Use a coarse grind of the 1989 Espresso coffee and steep in cold water for 12–24 hours. Serve over ice or with milk.
- Chemex Coffees – Use a medium-coarse grind to explore the 1989 Espresso in a paper-filtered cup with a clean, lighter texture.
- Pour Over Coffees – Start with a medium grind of the 1989 Espresso coffee and adjust to suit your brewer. A controlled pour helps reveal its flavour and aroma.
- Filter Machine Coffees – A medium grind of the 1989 Espresso coffee makes a convenient everyday filter brew. Grind coffee fresh to enjoy its aromas at their best.
- AeroPress Coffees – Start with a medium-fine grind of the 1989 Espresso coffee beans. Adjust the brewing time and dilution to suit your preferred strength.
- Stovetop Coffees – Brew the 1989 Espresso with a medium-fine grind and gentle heat for an aromatic cup. Remove from the heat when brewing is complete.
- Percolator Coffees – Use a coarse grind of the 1989 Espresso coffee for a robust brew. Avoid prolonged brewing to preserve its flavour.
Storage Recommendation
The 1989 Espresso coffee beans and ground coffee come in a resealable coffee bag. Reseal the bag after each use to help keep your coffee fresher for longer.
If you transfer the coffee beans or ground coffee from their original packaging, follow these simple storage tips to preserve their freshness:
- Store coffee beans or ground coffee in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
- Grind coffee beans just before brewing to enjoy freshly ground coffee at its most aromatic.
1989 Espresso Coffee Beans & Ground Coffee
Luxury Heritage Coffee – Discover The 1989 Espresso, a distinctive coffee inspired by the close of a decade defined by courage, unity and extraordinary human achievement. Available as either freshly roasted coffee beans or expertly prepared ground coffee, The 1989 Espresso delivers a smooth, full bodied cup with a confident level 4 roast.
Expect an inviting aroma of nutty warmth, caramel sweetness and light spice, followed by delicious notes of chocolate, caramel, sugarcane and gentle fruit. Its smooth, syrupy texture and sweet cocoa finish create a wonderfully rich and satisfying espresso.
Part of Nairobi Coffee's Heritage Collection, The 1989 Espresso captures the warmth, optimism and extraordinary spirit of 1989. The past has never tasted so good.
The 1989 Espresso Backstory
In 1989 history turned a page with a force felt across continents. The Berlin Wall opened. Families reunited. Nations breathed freely. Europe began to heal.
In that same year, Tim Berners Lee conceived the foundations of the modern web, creating a new world of connection, communication, and possibility.
With warmth in our hearts, we have recreated our 1989 Espresso to celebrate the spirit of the eighties with one of the smoothest and most effortlessly enjoyable coffees in our history. This recipe is a closely guarded treasure, unchanged and unmodernised.
Collect all 10 Heritage Coffees and experience luxury heritage coffee from pivotal points in history. The past has never tasted so good.
Characteristics of the 1989 Espresso
Strength and Coffee Type
The 1989 Espresso is a level 4 roast, offering ground coffee with a confident, full-bodied espresso profile.
Aroma of the Coffee
This ground coffee combines nutty warmth, caramel sweetness and light spice, reminiscent of cosy cafés and polished counters.
Flavour of the Coffee
Enjoy chocolate, caramel, sugarcane and mild fruit in this ground coffee, reflecting the optimism and warmth of the decade.
Coffee Acidity
Low to medium acidity gives this ground coffee a smooth, rounded character.
Coffee Body
This ground coffee has a full, substantial and enveloping body, evoking classic espresso traditions.
Coffee Texture
A smooth, syrupy texture gives this ground coffee a velvety mouthfeel.
Coffee Palate
This ground coffee leaves a sweet cocoa finish with gentle spice.
1989 Espresso
Heritage Collection · 227g Coffee Beans & Ground Coffee
Over £25
Revisit 1989 - an age of bold fashion, mixtapes, big ambitions and a world on the brink of change. Picture a lively cafe, a favourite song and a coffee worth stopping for. Our 1989 Espresso is a genuine remake of a 1980s coffee, roasted exactly as recorded in our collection of roasting recipe books dating back over 100 years. Freshly roasted for you today, it brings an authentic recipe from that decade back to life.
The Strength of the 1989 Espresso
The 1989 Espresso is a level 4 roast, with a confident, full-bodied espresso profile.
The Aroma of the 1989 Espresso
An inviting sweetness rises through a rounded, warming aroma, giving the fragrance a generous and reassuring presence. A light, lively edge adds intrigue to its softer layers, gently rousing the senses. The impression is welcoming and expressive, building an easy anticipation of the richness to come.
The Flavour of the 1989 Espresso
A deeply satisfying flavour with a flowing sweetness and a broad, rounded richness. A gentle brightness moves beneath the warmer layers, bringing definition to a cup that feels smooth and enveloping. Each sip unfolds with an easy confidence, leaving a softly resonant sweetness and a warm, lingering impression.

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