Crema No. 1 – black

Gorilla Crema No. 1, mild Arabica espresso from the highlands

Gorilla Crema No. 1 is a pure Arabica blend from the Joerges family roastery, featuring highland beans from Central and South America that are medium-roasted with low acidity. It is not a strong Robusta espresso, but rather the gentle, floral introduction to the Gorilla range.

Gorilla Crema No. 1 produces a refined espresso and is the most elegant variety from the A. Joerges coffee roastery in Obertshausen near Frankfurt. A pure Arabica blend from the high altitudes of Central and South America, medium-roasted, with floral, berry, and honey-sweet notes and a pleasantly subtle acidity. Let yourself be surprised by its soft, elegant character, which is just as convincing when enjoyed neat as it is in a milk-based coffee.

Floral, berry-like, honey-sweet

In terms of flavor, Crema No. 1 displays floral notes, accompanied by delicate berry fruit and a hint of honey sweetness, carried by a soft, stable crema.

With an intensity of 6 out of 10, it is the most accessible of the Gorilla blends, medium-roasted with low acidity. It presents itself in the cup as floral, fruity, and fragrant. While the powerful Bar Crema makes a bold statement, Crema No. 1 arrives quietly and remains subtle even as a caffè crema, never becoming harsh or bitter.

It works just as well as a pure espresso in the morning, when you prefer not to start the day loudly, as it does as a gentle caffè crema in the afternoon. This is precisely what this highland Arabica was made for—suggesting its fruitiness rather than shouting it.

Roasted by variety from pure Arabica

Joerges roasts each bean variety individually, gently and slowly, before blending them into Crema No. 1—this ensures each highland Arabica retains its unique character.

The beans mature in the drum for up to 20 minutes at 180 to 220 degrees. The gentler and longer this process, the more finely the floral and berry aromas unfold, and the softer the acidity remains. Master roaster Alexandr Beldnov oversees every batch until this 100 percent Arabica becomes a well-rounded, elegant blend.

You can taste the clarity of the Crema No. 1 because it is a pure Arabica—Arabica brings finesse and fine fruit, whereas Robusta relies on strength. The cherries ripen more slowly at high altitudes, and it is precisely this calm that is reflected later in your cup.

Good coffee for everyone since 2004

Gorilla is the house brand of the family-owned roastery A. Joerges, founded in 2004 and now popular across Europe.

Its roots reach back to 1847, when Joerges began trading in fine delicacies in Frankfurt am Main and survived wars and crises over the years. Since 1982, the Hühsam family has led the company, today represented by Roman and Tim Hühsam. "Good coffee for everyone," as Heinz Hühsam once summarized the old idea, still drives the roastery today—and the family supports the Mondberge initiative for the regions where their beans are grown.

If you prefer something stronger, the Gorilla range will guide you from the Superbar Crema to the intense Bar Crema.

A standard dosage is sufficient for cappuccino

Its floral note comes across most beautifully as a smooth espresso from a portafilter machine. It works just as easily in a fully automatic machine. For a mild cappuccino, a standard dosage is sufficient, as this Arabica is intended to remain delicate rather than overpowering. A quiet start to the day.