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At the espresso machine
Make it your morning cup.
- Start with the dose recommended for your machine’s basket. Grind just before brewing when you can.
- Use a scale to measure the coffee in and espresso out. Keep those amounts consistent while you adjust the grind.
- Taste, change one thing at a time, and note what works. Your machine and your taste guide the final recipe.
The story behind Bad Bird
Some birds are made for the sky. Penguins are made for something else.
For Clay Coffee Co., the penguin represents a different kind of strength: steady, resilient, and perfectly suited to its purpose. Calling it Bad Bird is our way of celebrating that difference. It may not behave like an ordinary bird, but it knows exactly what it was made to do.
Bad Bird Espresso is our signature blend of high-quality specialty coffees, small-batch roasted in Phoenix for balance, body, and consistency under pressure. Every coffee in the blend has a purpose. Together, they create an espresso dependable enough for the everyday cup and distinctive enough to carry the Clay name.
Like everything we roast, Bad Bird is shaped by family, commitment, and care for the people we serve. It isn’t about being different for attention. It’s about knowing your purpose, doing your work well, and taking quiet pride in what sets you apart.
Not every bird was made to fly. This one was built for espresso.
Roast level: Dark