Serra Negra

Discount applies automatically at checkout — mix & match any espresso roast.

This coffee’s roasted in our espresso style — but that doesn’t mean you need to brew it as espresso. You can make it however you like — espresso, filter, moka pot, AeroPress or whatever you enjoy. We roast it a touch darker than we would a filter roast to caramelise the sugars and bring out smooth chocolatey and nutty flavours that cut beautifully through milk.

When you add milk the natural sweetness, fat and proteins tend to soften acidity and highlight caramelised flavours. That’s why lighter filter roasts can sometimes taste a bit sharp or sour with milk — they’re simply not built for it. Espresso roasts being more developed balance this out. The deeper caramelisation creates toffee and cocoa notes that blend harmoniously with milk’s creaminess while a hint of gentle bitterness adds that satisfying ‘coffee punch’ in your flat white or cappuccino.

If you prefer your coffee black this roast will still give you a full-bodied rich cup with plenty of depth and sweetness. For a lighter fruitier experience you might enjoy exploring our filter range instead.

uses a variety of different beans to make a unique flavour.

The natural process involves drying whole coffee cherries under the sun, allowing the beans to absorb flavors from the fruit as they dry. This results in a coffee with a heavy body, fruity sweetness, and complex flavors. It’s commonly practiced in Ethiopia and Brazil, where the climate is conducive to sun-drying.

The ROEST P3000 is a compact powerhouse that redefines what’s possible in small-batch production roasting. With the ability to roast 1–3 kg batches in under 7 minutes and crank out over 25 kg per hour, it delivers serious output without demanding a full-time operator. Automation handles everything from preheating to cooldown, with between-batch protocols ensuring consistent conditions roast after roast. Its slim footprint and lightweight build make it perfect for roasteries where space is tight but precision and efficiency are non-negotiable.

What truly sets the P3000 apart is its unmatched control and data richness. It features more than 18 sensors—bean, exhaust, drum, humidity, pressure, and even a first-crack microphone—paired with PID-controlled airflow, drum speed, and temperature. A built-in bean camera offers live visual feedback, eliminating the need for a trier and paving the way for future AI enhancements. Whether you’re dialing in new coffees or replicating profiles at scale, the P3000 brings the lab-level accuracy of the ROEST sample roaster into full production—effortlessly and repeatably.

Mellow cocoa, amaretto, and green tea flavours with a smooth mouthfeel.

Brazil | Serra Negra | Mixed Varieties Natural - When is peak flavour?

Serra Negra - "black mountain" - is Cafe Imports' signature Brazil, a profile that captures the most classic character of Minas Gerais. It was one of the very first coffees ever on their menu and has remained a staple to this day: a dependable natural-process workhorse at a sensible price, as happy anchoring a blend as it is pulled straight. In the cup: mellow cocoa, amaretto, and green tea flavours with a smooth mouthfeel.

Serra Negra draws on Brazil's classic workhorse varieties - Bourbon, Yellow Bourbon, Catuai, Mundo Novo and their kin - blended for profile rather than tied to a single cultivar. What matters here is consistency of the Minas Gerais character: nutty sweetness, gentle acidity and a heavy, comfortable body.

Natural processing - cherries dried whole on patios over 20-25 days - is what gives Brazilian coffees like this their creamy, chocolatey depth and tempered fruit. It is the signature style of the country, and the reason Brazilian naturals anchor so many great espresso blends.