This coffee is designed for espresso preparation due to its full body and strong coffee aftertaste. American coffee and milk-based drinks should follow that same profile (dark roast and full body) to ensure the coffee flavor is not lost. If used for filter coffee, it’s perfect for the morning, since the dark roast makes people associate it with an extra boost of energy to start the day—or anytime they want an energy lift (even though it doesn’t actually contain more caffeine, the strong aftertaste makes the body perceive it that way). The most recommended brewing methods are: espresso machine (fine grind), AeroPress espresso-style (fine grind), drip/filter coffee maker (medium to medium-fine grind), and moka pot (medium-fine to fine grind).