Mr. Espresso Debuts “Afghan Roots” Coffee In Collaboration With Jaji’s David Kwon

Who
Mr. Espresso, a 45-year-old family-owned Oakland coffee roaster known for its Italian oakwood-roasted coffee and collaborations with Bay Area chefs.

David Kwon, Beverage Director at Jaji and Parche, Oakland’s leading voices in modern Afghan and Colombian dining.

What
The debut of Afghan Roots, a limited-time coffee cocktail celebrating Oakland Roots SC’s 6th Anniversary (August 30) and the birthday of co-founder Edreece Arghandiwal (August 31). Inspired by Arghandiwal’s Afghan heritage, Afghan Roots layers cultural ingredients with Italian coffee craft.

Base: Housemade grenadine (pomegranate juice syrup) infused with orange blossom + rose flower water
Espresso: Shot of Mr. Espresso’s oakwood-roasted espresso
Finish: Sparkling water, rose tea–infused whipped cream, vanilla, and a dusting of sumac + cinnamon

When
Available August 25 – September 6, 2025

Where
The Caffè by Mr. Espresso
1320 Broadway, Oakland, CA

About David Kwon
David Kwon, Beverage Director of Jaji & Parche, is known for weaving cultural storytelling with technical cocktail expertise. His programs have earned recognition at The Double Standard, Viridian, and Starlite, which was named one of Esquire’s Top Bars (2024) and nominated for “Best New Bar” at the Spirited Awards (2025).

About Mr. Espresso
Founded in 1978 by Carlo Di Ruocco, Mr. Espresso is a specialty coffee roaster based in Oakland, CA. Known for its signature oakwood-roasting method, the company supplies coffee to top Bay Area restaurants and operates The Caffè by Mr. Espresso, a hub for coffee innovation and community collaboration.

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