Dandy Espresso | Blue Bottle Coffee

Dandy Espresso

Zesty, eloquent, refreshing

Medium Roast

This espresso is delicate, refreshing, and exuberant — like a sunny day on the beach, or the daydream you indulge in when you’re stuck in traffic. If that all sounds very LA, it is. Made from washed Latin American coffees, Dandy was inspired by the perennial sunshine bathing our Los Angeles cafes.

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Dandy Espresso

With wisps of citrus brightness held against a sweet backdrop of toffee and brown sugar, this espresso is not too dark, not too bright — just dandy.

Blend Inspiration

True to its name, this playful espresso feels like a spontaneous musical number breaking out around you; notes of citrus sparkle over a sweet toffee and brown sugar base, striking a perfect balance.

Brew Specs

Dandy debuted in our LA cafes as a long-pull espresso, highlighting the coffee’s clarity, bright acidity, and distinct origin flavors over roast-driven notes.

Taste Comparison

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Signature Blends Brew Guide

Pour Over - Signature Blends

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Brew Time

2:30–3:30 minutes

Grind Size

Medium

Coffee Dose

27 g

Water

350 g

Signature Blends Brew Guide

Heat Your Water

Heat at least 350 g water to 195–205ºF. Darker roasts brew best at the cooler side of the spectrum, while lighter roasts take hotter water.

Grind Your Coffee

Grind your coffee to a medium grind.

Bloom the Grounds

Add your coffee to the filter sitting inside your dripper. Shake gently until level.

Start your timer and scale at zero. Beginning in the center of the grounds, pour a spiral pattern: three laps out then three laps in, until you reach 50 g on the scale.

You’re aiming to finish this pour in 10 seconds.

Begin Your First Pour

At 40 seconds, beginning in the center of the grounds, pour a spiral pattern: five laps out then five laps in, until you reach 150 g on the scale.

You’re aiming to finish this pour in 10 seconds.

Begin Your Second Pour

At 1:10 minutes, beginning in the center of the grounds, pour a spiral pattern: five laps out then five laps in, until you reach 250 g on the scale.

You’re aiming to finish this pour in 10 seconds.

Begin Your Final Pour

At 1:40 minutes, beginning in the center of the grounds, pour a spiral pattern: five laps out then five laps in, until you reach 350 g on the scale.

You’re aiming to finish this pour in 10 seconds.

Wait for the Finished Cup

Allow all the water to pass through the dripper into the carafe. Total brew time — depending on coffee, roast level, and grind — can take anywhere from 2:30 to 3:30 minutes.

Enjoy

Pour the coffee into your favorite mug and enjoy. If you brewed into a mug, give it a stir before drinking.

What You’ll Need

- Blue Bottle Coffee Dripper Add to Cart | $28

- Blue Bottle Coffee Filters Add to Cart | $15

- Moheim Stone Mug Add to Cart | $27

- Acaia Pearl Scale Add to Cart | $150

- Wood-Handled Pouring Kettle Add to Cart | $68

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