In the month since Mammoth Espresso first opened, we’ve had a number of conversations with our guests about milk alternatives. After a few weeks of testing different recipes, we’re pleased to announce our housemade almond milk. It’s now available in any milk drink or cafe au lait. Just ask for an almond milk substitution when ordering.

When testing various recipes, it became obvious that almonds alone left the “milk” a bit watery, which didn’t hold up well against espresso. We’ve reinforced the almonds with macadamia nuts, and for a slightly sweet touch we’ve also included Medjool dates. Note there are no additional sweeteners added to the almond milk.

Try it as a milk alternative and feel free to e-mail any feedback to info@mammothespresso.com.

Kinyovu is a stellar coffee from Madcap Coffee and the latest addition to the Mammoth pour over bar. It comes from Kayanza, an area in north Burundi, which has produced incredible coffees in recent years. Kinyovu contains 100% Bourbon varietals (Bourbon, Jackson and Mibirizi, to be precise), producing an intensely sweet and well-structured cup. Look for notes of plum, blackberry and milk chocolate in this syrupy coffee.

We’re offering Kinyovu on our pour over bar as both hot and iced coffee, and we’ll soon also have 12 oz retail bags available.

We’ve had several requests to publish our coffee lineup, and since we just received a shipment of fresh and delicious coffees we thought it’d be a perfect time to share some details. Some basic info is provided below on each of our coffees, but if you’d like to know more just pop into the shop to chat or ask questions.

Note that all coffees are available hot or iced, and are brewed to order on our pour over bar. They can also all be served as either Cafe au Lait or a Black Eye.

Luis Reinoso (Colombia)
Tasting notes: Delicate, citrus, stone fruit and chocolate
Region: Herrera, Tolima
Variety: Caturra and Bourbon

Kinyovu (Burundi)
Tasting notes: Plum, blackberry, syrupy and milk chocolate
Region: Kayanza
Variety: Bourbon, Jackson and Mibirizi

Yukro (Ethiopia)
Tasting notes: Bright, lemony, berries and black tea
Region: Gera District, Jimma
Variety: Heirloom

Galeras (Colombia)
Tasting notes: Full, jasmine, tropical and mixed berries
Region: Pasto, Narino
Variety: Caturra and Castillo

La Princesa (Peru)
Tasting notes: Floral, creamy, balanced and spice
Region: Puno
Variety: Typica, Bourbon and Caturra

Las Serranias (Colombia) *Decaf
Tasting notes: Creamy, syrupy, deep and earthy
Region: Pitalito and San Agustin, Huila
Variety: Colombia and Caturra

All coffee is roasted by Madcap Coffee in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

This Thursday, March 24, Mammoth Espresso will open its doors to friends, neighbors and the coffee and tea drinking public of New Orleans. We’re excited to share our story and our offerings with you, and to be a part of the vibrant landscape of New Orleans coffee. Come by, kick the tires a bit and see what we’re all about. We’re open everyday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 821 Baronne Street in the Warehouse District.

At Mammoth Espresso, we brew espresso drinks, coffee and teas – all by the cup. It’s our philosophy that each drink we prepare should be crafted with care, intention and to the best of our ability. Our menu includes a range of traditional, Italian-inspired espresso drinks, along with coffees and teas from small producers around the world. Here on the homepage you can get a sense of what we offer.

Our coffee is roasted by Madcap Coffee, a highly regarded specialty coffee roaster, not only in terms of product quality, but in their approach to building relationships with farmers and farming communities. We’re excited to share their coffees and the stories of these coffee producers with you. For tea, we’ve partnered with Jojo Tea, who has supplied us with some of the most beautiful and sought after teas in the world.

Mammoth Espresso serves delectable treats from our friends at Scout Bakery, a New Orleans-based small batch baker who offers a mix of traditional French pastries and original small bites that pair well with coffees and teas. We’ll also have chocolate bars from Acalli Chocolate, a terrific bean-to-bar chocolate maker who directly sources cacao for all of their products.

We’re a cozy shop focused on a handful of carefully crafted offerings. We’re delighted to turn years of dreams and ideas into Mammoth Espresso. This is an expression of our passion and curiosity, and we hope you dig it.

“And suddenly you know: It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” – Meister Eckhart