There are over 3,000 coffee shops in New York City. If you walk down any street, find yourself in a shopping mall, or venture into a corner bodega, you'll find another place to buy that perfect cup of java. That doesn't even take into account supermarkets or the internet! There are countless beans and blends.

If there's such an abundance of choices, how can you make sure you have the best stuff? It all comes down to the beans. Growing high-quality espresso beans is the foundation of any quality espresso beverage. Only the best Italian espresso beans make a perfect coffee.