Verve Coffee Roasters – 'Streetlevel' Blend Coffee Beans (12OZ)

Verve’s everyday espresso, and the one we’d hand a nervous beginner. Red apple, caramel, and marmalade — sunny and forgiving, versatile enough to disappear into a latte but sweet enough that you should try it straight first to see how much sugar a blend can carry on its own.

Roasted in Santa Cruz. If you’re dialing in your first bag, this one makes the learning curve gentler.