"I was first introduced to it by a chef I was visiting in Little Havana during a work trip in the early aughts. I immediately fell in love with the brew. For years I had to search it out in specialty markets, as it was difficult to get at my regular store. But it was worth it. Café Bustelo is a go-to grind for French press, and its coffees can be enjoyed hot or cold, so they are very versatile."
"This espresso-style ground coffee was brought to America by Spanish immigrant Gregorio Bustelo. It's truly a one-of-a-kind grind that, until very recently, only carried a small selection of roasts. Although it had a large and loyal fan base, the J. M. Smucker Company, which owns the brand, wanted to grow that community. So in May 2025, nearly 100 years after its inception, Café Bustelo released four new offerings for those looking for a lighter touch to their coffee."
Café Bustelo has deep connections to Latin culture and was brought to America by Spanish immigrant Gregorio Bustelo. The espresso-style ground coffee historically offered a small selection of roasts while maintaining a large, loyal fan base. The J. M. Smucker Company expanded the line in May 2025 with four lighter roast offerings nearly 100 years after inception. The new offerings were widely stocked and evaluated using a drip machine, then ranked for uniqueness and flavor compared with the classic espresso roast. One new variety is a decaffeinated option with a fine grind and a brewed color resembling the classic.
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