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Every coffee drinker has a bag they keep coming back to. For us, it is Brazilian Love Affair from 200 Degrees. It is the coffee we drink most at home, and our favourite from 200 Degrees.
The short answer: 200 Degrees Brazilian Love Affair is a medium-roast espresso blend with plenty of body, a good crema and a bold finish. It is easy to like, easy to brew, and good value, especially on subscription at £9.95 a bag. If you want one reliable coffee rather than a new adventure every week, it is an excellent choice.
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How we reviewed it: this is our own everyday coffee, so the verdict below comes from drinking it at home. However, the flavour description and prices come from 200 Degrees’ own product pages, checked in September 2026.
Brazilian Love Affair at a glance
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Roaster | 200 Degrees, Nottingham |
| Type | Signature espresso blend, served in 200 Degrees coffee shops |
| Roast | Medium |
| In the cup (200 Degrees description) | Plenty of body, great crema, strong bold finish |
| Grinds | Whole bean, or ground for cafetière, filter/AeroPress or espresso |
| Price | £11.50 / 250g, £35.95 / 1kg; subscription £9.95 / 250g, £31.95 / 1kg |
| Also as | Nespresso-compatible pods, gift box, trio |
| Our verdict | Our everyday favourite |
What is Brazilian Love Affair?
Brazilian Love Affair is 200 Degrees’ signature espresso blend, the coffee it serves in its own shops. 200 Degrees describes it as a crowd-pleasing coffee that works in any shape or form, medium roasted with plenty of body, a great crema and a strong, bold finish. The same Brazilian farm also forms the base of Alternatively, 200 Degrees’ Groove Is In The Heart blend. In short, Brazilian Love Affair coffee is the house espresso blend at 200 Degrees.
Why Brazilian Love Affair coffee is our everyday bean
For us, the appeal is consistency. Brazilian Love Affair is the bag we reach for most, because it is bold enough to taste like proper coffee but not a challenging, acidic cup that needs everything to be perfect. As a result, it is a very easy coffee to live with day after day.
It is also flexible. Because 200 Degrees grinds it for cafetière, filter, AeroPress and espresso as well as selling whole beans, it fits almost any kitchen. So if you share a house with people who brew in different ways, this is one bag everyone can use.
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Ways to buy it
- Beans or ground, 250g or 1kg (£11.50 / £35.95). The 1kg bag is the better value if you drink it daily.
- Subscription (£9.95 / 250g, £31.95 / 1kg). The cheapest way to buy it, and it keeps arriving.
- Nespresso-compatible pods (from £6.45 for 10). The same blend for pod machines.
- Gift box (£30.95) and trio (£29.95). Good presents for someone who likes a classic cup.
Is the subscription worth it?
If Brazilian Love Affair becomes your regular, yes. For example, the subscription price of £9.95 per 250g is £1.55 less than buying a bag on its own, and the 1kg subscription at £31.95 saves £4 on each kilo. At a double espresso a day, a kilo lasts roughly eight weeks, so the savings add up over a year.
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Who it suits
- People who want one dependable coffee rather than constant variety
- Milk drinkers, thanks to the body and bold finish
- Cafetière and filter drinkers who want a fuller-bodied cup
- Anyone moving up from supermarket coffee who wants something familiar but better
Who might prefer something else
However, if you love bright, fruity single origins, you may find it too classic. 200 Degrees’ Groove Is In The Heart adds a fruity Guatemalan coffee to the same Brazilian base, and its Discovery subscription rotates seasonal single origins. Brazilian Love Affair coffee suits anyone who likes a rich, chocolatey cup with milk.
Pros and cons
- Pro: easy to like and easy to brew
- Pro: works as espresso, with milk, in a cafetière or as filter
- Pro: great value on subscription
- Pro: available as beans, ground, pods and gifts
- Con: a classic profile, not for fans of bright, fruity coffee
- Con: ground coffee loses freshness quickly, so buy whole bean if you can
Frequently asked questions
What does Brazilian Love Affair taste like?
200 Degrees describes it as medium roasted with plenty of body, a great crema and a strong, bold finish. Overall, we find it a bold, satisfying everyday cup.
Is Brazilian Love Affair good for a cafetière?
Yes. 200 Degrees sells it ground specifically for the cafetière, and its body suits the method. See our cafetière ratio guide for how much to use.
Where can I buy Brazilian Love Affair?
From 200 Degrees online, as beans, ground coffee, pods or a subscription, and in 200 Degrees coffee shops.
Our verdict
Brazilian Love Affair is the coffee we come back to. It is bold, dependable and good value, and it works however you brew. Start with a 250g bag, then switch to the subscription once it becomes your regular. For more ideas, see our how to make strong coffee guide.
