Hazelnuts • Caramel • Green Apple

Born from the same Brazilian coffee as Bargate, Portswood is a lighter, brighter expression of a familiar favourite. Named after the Southampton neighbourhood we call home. It’s sweet, balanced and seriously easy to drink. Served every day across Mettricks coffee houses.

A Brazilian coffee with plenty of sweetness, a rounded body and a clean, balanced finish. Designed for espresso, it brings flavours of toasted hazelnut, golden caramel and crisp green apple, with enough depth to shine on its own and enough sweetness to work brilliantly with milk. Expect smooth, comforting 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

🌰 Toasted Hazelnut
Nutty, warming sweetness with a rich, roasted character.

🍯 Golden Caramel
Smooth, buttery sweetness with a soft, indulgent finish.

🍏 Green Apple
Crisp and lightly tart, bringing freshness and lift to the cup.

Body: Full & syrupy

Acidity: Crisp & balanced

Sweetness: Rich & pronounced

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 a coffee that captures what they’re all about. For us, it’s Portswood Roast.

Born from the same Brazilian coffee as our Bargate Roast, Portswood is a lighter take on a familiar favourite. It’s roasted to bring out more of the coffee’s natural sweetness and character, with a bright, balanced profile that’s seriously easy to drink.

Roasted in small batches by our Head Roaster Wilson, every bag reflects our belief that great specialty coffee doesn’t need to be complicated — just well sourced, carefully roasted and really enjoyable to drink.

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.