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La Prima Espresso Co.
Shop NowUSDA Certified Organic Coffee Roaster & Caffès
Over 20 Coffees in One Pound Bags Roasted & Shipped Daily (M-F)
$7.50 or less Priority Mail Delivery
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La Prima Bar
La Prima BarLa Prima Bar is our original espresso blend and the espresso we serve at our famed location at 205 21st Street in Pittsburgh's historic Strip District. La Prima Bar is delicious when brewed by any method.
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Sample Packs
Shop Sample PacksLa Prima Espresso Company offers sample packs. Each sample pack contains three 1/2 pound / 8 oz. bags of coffee. Our sample packs make great gifts. We ship nationwide and if you wish, we will include a note from you.
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Locations & Hours
Locations & HoursPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
205 21st Street
1100 Smallman Street
Wean Hall & Gates Hillman Center - CMU
Espresso Blends
La Prima Espresso Company is famed for its Italian style espresso in the tradition of the Istituto Nazionale Espresso Italiano.
Our espresso blends make great regular coffee. They are delicious when brewed by any method.
La Prima Bar
Medium-dark Roast
Cinnamon, Brown Sugar, Bitter Chocolate
This is the espresso we serve at our 205 21st Street location in Pittsburgh's historic Strip District.
Bar Italia
Medium Roast
Cacao Nibs, Red Wine, Raspberry
Our most showy espresso blend, fruity & floral, USDA certified organic & fair trade.
Miscela Bar
Light Roast
Tobacco, Sweet Cream, Peanuts
This is the espresso we serve at our 1100 Smallman Street location adjacent to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Caffè Studioso
Medium Roast
Hazelnut, Marshmallow, Blackberry
This USDA certified organic and fair trade espresso is the espresso we serve at our Carnegie Mellon University locations.
Limited Release Coffees
La Prima is pleased to offer these coffees for a limited time.
DR Congo, Kivu Nyamasasa
Medium Roast
Key Lime Pie, Raspberry, White Sugar
"A perfect spring cup" is how La Prima's head roaster describes this special coffee. For a limited time La Prima is pleased to offer this juicy, bright coffee through an exclusive partnership with Market District and Giant Eagle.
Ethiopia, Shantawene Abore
Medium Roast
Dark Chocolate, Blackberry, Coconut
Zippy and tangy, grippy and bright, this very limited medium roast coffee will appeal to drinkers looking for a noticeably juicy cup of adventure.
Roaster's Choice
A Rotating Selection - Check Out Some Coffees We Think More People Should Drink
One Small Sip, Moonshot Museum Partnership
Medium Roast
Hazelnut, Marshmallow, Blackberry
One Small Sip blend is smooth and sweet with low acidity. One dollar from each pound sold is given to Moonshot Museum.
Coffee Blends
La Prima takes pride in our blends - they showcase our roasting art which we believe starts with good blends. Our blends are informed by 35+ years of experience and experimentation and crafted by our expert roasters who are intimately familiar with coffee crops, nuances, and optimizing roasts for beans. To see all our coffee blends, please select the shop all coffee bends button below.
1988 Blend
Medium Roast
Cocoa, Caramel, Amaretto
This blend of beans from S. America was made to be delicious as a drip coffee and was the official La Prima Espresso Company coffee of The Wedding Cookie Table Community's Cookie College 2023.
La Casa
Medium Roast
Dark Chocolate, Honey, Peach
Look for floral notes and a wine-like sweetness on the finish. This USDA certified organic and fair trade coffee is our drip coffee at our CMU locations.
Moka Java
Medium Roast
Dried Cherry, Lime, Molasses
Slightly exotic, coffeehouse favorite. USDA certified organic & fair trade.
Paulie's Blend
Medium-dark Roast
Bittersweet Chocolate, Raisin
A favorite for those who prefer a darker coffee, Paulie's is USDA certified organic. This coffee is the base coffee of our cold brew partnership with Supreme Schneider's Dairy.
SAMPLE PACKS
La Prima Espresso Company offers three sample packs. Each sample pack contains three 1/2 pound / 8 oz. bags of coffee. Our sample packs make great gifts. We ship nationwide and if you wish, we will exclude the invoice and include a lovely note from you. You may include your note during checkout.
Espresso Blends Sample Pack
Our Beloved Espresso Blends Are Delicious When Brewed by Any Method
Roaster's CHOICE SAMPLE PACK
A Rotating Selection - Check Out Some Coffees We Think More People Should Drink
Coffee Blends Sample Pack
La Prima Coffee Blends Are Created to Satisfy Any Preference
Relationship Coffees
La Prima maintains ongoing relationships with 412 Food Rescue and Chatham University's Falk School of Sustainability & Environment.
412 Food Rescue - Hero Blend
Light-medium Roast
Pineapple, Dried Fig, Pumpernickel
This coffee is adventurous without being too weird.
One dollar from each pound sold is given to 412 Food Rescue.
One Small Sip, Moonshot Museum Partnership
Medium Roast
Hazelnut, Marshmallow, Blackberry
One Small Sip blend is smooth and sweet with low acidity. One dollar from each pound sold is given to Moonshot Museum.
Rachel Carson Blend
Medium Roast
Allspice, Pear, Orange Zest
This is a well-balanced USDA certified organic & fair trade coffee. It combines beans from Africa & Indonesia and satisfies.
One dollar from each pound sold is given to Chatham University's Falk School of Sustainability & Environment.
Single Origin Coffees
La Prima offers a selection of single origin coffees from around the world, including certified organic and fair trade.
Colombia
Medium Roast
Milk Chocolate, Graham Cracker, Cherry
costa rica
Medium Roast
Caramel, Cherry, Lemon Zest
Ethiopia Washed Sidama
Medium Roast
Peach, Black Tea, Honeysuckle
Sumatra
Medium Roast
Plum, Vanilla, Cinnamon
How can we help you?
If we can help you make a decision, please reach out, we'd love to assist you. Our founder is a teacher and education is part of the La Prima way.
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