Cherry Drops • Dark Chocolate • Dried Fruit

Named after Southampton's historic Bargate, the coffee that started it all.

Bargate Roast is the heart of Ascapart Coffee. Served every day across Mettricks coffee houses, it's the coffee we've refined to be approachable, dependable and delicious—whether you're pulling your morning espresso at home or enjoying a flat white in one of our cafés.

Sourced from Brazil, this single origin coffee showcases everything we love about great Brazilian coffees: rich sweetness, a creamy body and effortless balance. Roasted specifically for espresso, it produces a syrupy shot with notes of Cherry Drops, dark chocolate and dried fruit, while cutting beautifully through milk to create smooth, caramel-like lattes, cappuccinos and flat whites.

Our Head Roaster, Wilson, roasts every batch to highlight natural sweetness and body rather than bitterness, creating a coffee that's equally enjoyable for seasoned coffee enthusiasts and those just beginning their specialty coffee journey. The result is a coffee you'll happily reach for every morning—and one that never gets boring.

Freshly roasted in small batches in Southampton, Bargate Roast is our signature espresso for a reason.

In the Cup

🍒 Cherry Drops
A bright burst of sweet red fruit.

🍫 Dark Chocolate
Rich cocoa sweetness with a smooth finish.

🍇 Dried Fruit
Lingering sweetness and depth that carries through every sip.

Body: Full & creamy
Acidity: Low–Medium
Sweetness: High

Coffee Details

Recommended Brewing

Although developed as our signature espresso, Bargate Roast is wonderfully versatile.

Best suited to:

• Espresso
• Flat White
• Latte
• Cappuccino
• Moka Pot
• AeroPress
• French Press
• Filter Coffee

Starting Espresso Recipe

• Dose: 17g
• Yield: 36g
• Time: 28–32 seconds
• Water Temperature: 93°C

Expect a sweet, syrupy espresso with excellent balance and very little bitterness.

Why We Love It

Every roastery has one coffee that defines who they are. For us, it's Bargate Roast.

It's the coffee we've chosen to serve across every Mettricks café because it delivers exactly what we believe great coffee should: consistency, sweetness and balance. It performs brilliantly on espresso, creates exceptional milk-based drinks and is forgiving enough for home baristas to dial in with confidence.

Roasted in small batches by our Head Roaster Wilson, every bag reflects our commitment to making specialty coffee approachable—without compromising on quality.

Perfect For

If you're looking for one coffee that can do it all, this is it.

Whether you're upgrading your morning espresso, making café-quality flat whites at home or searching for a reliable daily coffee, Bargate Roast delivers rich chocolate sweetness, balanced fruit and a smooth finish in every cup.