In the cup it is nearly identical to Supremo: cocoa and caramel at the core, soft orange-like acidity, and a toasted-nut finish. The beans are smaller, but they are the same Huila washed lots with steady sweetness and clarity.
Buying Tips
Excelso vs. Supremo: The difference is bean size, not flavor. Supremo is screen 17+, Excelso is screen 15–16 (often with some larger beans mixed in)
EP: European Preparation — extra hand sorting with fewer defects, cleaner than standard UGQ grade
Brewing Notes
Espresso: Medium roast, 18 g in to 36 g out in about 28 seconds for the best cocoa and caramel sweetness
Latte: Chocolate notes shine with milk — a very safe milk-coffee base