While we don't believe it is necessary to run an espresso blend through an espresso machine, we do provide this blend for those that do (We think that a strong flavored, full bodied straight varietal, such as our French roast or Viennese Roast Sumatra Mandheling, makes just as good a cup of espresso as an espresso blend). If you come to visit us at the mill, we'll let you know our private recipe. Loved by our college cafe accounts.