Essence

Tasting notes

About this bean

Essence is a medium roast from Alma Coffee, sourced from Honduras. It is prepared using the other method. Medium roasts balance origin character with developed sweetness from caramelisation. They are generally the most forgiving roast level for espresso. The roaster lists tasting notes of Chocolate, Caramel and Nutty. Tasting notes are the roaster's reference, not a guarantee; your cup will be shaped by your grinder, water and recipe. Home baristas on Puck Yeah have logged 5 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 7.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 5 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Essence as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 18.5g in, 34.9g out (a 1:1.89 ratio), pulled in about 29 seconds. That is a useful starting point, not a recipe to copy. Dial in by taste: pull finer if the shot is sour or runs too fast, coarser if it is bitter or chokes.

What does Essence taste like?

Alma Coffee lists tasting notes of Chocolate, Caramel and Nutty. Tasting notes are the roaster's reference for a well-brewed cup; your shot can taste different depending on grind, water, dose and extraction time.

Where is Essence from?

Essence is sourced from Honduras.

What is other processing?

Other is the post-harvest method used to remove the cherry from the bean and prepare it for drying.

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