Portofino, Single, bags, 1kg, Whole Beans

Portofino | Dark Arabica Blend

Blend of seasonally selected Arabica coffee beans

Dark Roasted

"Rich and rounded, with chocolate depth, nutty sweetness, and gentle fruit tones. Crafted as a modern dark roast of Arabica, it offers balance, clarity, and a smooth finish."

- Ante Bikic, Head Roaster at Amokka

Portofino is our modern interpretation of a dark roast. It was developed to keep the depth and sweetness of a traditional espresso while presenting a cleaner and more refined cup. The blend is built on coffee from Brazil and Nicaragua with a smaller share from Indonesia. Components may vary seasonally, but the profile remains constant through selection and roasting.

We begin the roast gently, allowing the beans to warm evenly before applying higher heat toward the end. This approach preserves sweetness and character while delivering the structure and richness expected from a darker roast. The result is a coffee that maintains balance and structure even when roasted dark.

The flavour is centred on chocolate and roasted nuts with a touch of dried fruit and soft spice. The mouthfeel is round and smooth, with restrained acidity, and a long, sweet finish. Portofino performs well as espresso and in milk, offering a full-bodied cup that remains composed from start to finish.

Impact at origin

Through Impact Trade, part of the funds from coffees used in Portofino have supported community projects at origin. In Brazil, they helped build a school and an on-site medical clinic serving students and nearby villages. In Nicaragua, funding supported geo-mapping and qualification for the ACORN CO2 program to enable carbon credit capture. In Indonesia, contributions funded concrete pathways in coffee-growing villages to improve transport and working conditions.