Beans · Reviewed 2026-09-24
Square Mile Red Brick Review
London espresso classic — balanced chocolate and cherry, works everywhere from Dedica to Profitec.
The UK specialty staple.
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Current UK price
£13/250g
Our verdict
The UK specialty staple. It earns a 4.6/5 because, after measuring Espresso + milk and pushing it through our standard 40-shot protocol, it does what it claims — consistently and without drama. Best for: All-round espresso.
Pros & cons
What we love
- Balanced espresso
- Great in milk
- Consistent
What could be better
How it performed
Our measurements
- Best as
- Espresso + milk
All measurements from our standard 40-shot test protocol. Full methodology on How We Test.
Specs at a glance
- Roast
- Medium
- Format
- 250 g
Who should buy it?
Buy the Square Mile Red Brick if all-round espresso. Skip it if you need .
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