Strawberry shortcake

Tasting notes

About this bean

Strawberry shortcake is a medium-light roast from B&w, sourced from Colombia. Medium-light roasts keep most of the origin character while developing a little more sweetness through caramelisation. The roaster lists tasting notes of Strawberry, lemon zest, sponge cake and cool whip. 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 11 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 4.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 11 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Strawberry shortcake as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 18.0g in, 51.3g out (a 1:2.85 ratio), pulled in about 43 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 Strawberry shortcake taste like?

B&w lists tasting notes of Strawberry, lemon zest, sponge cake and cool whip. 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 Strawberry shortcake from?

Strawberry shortcake is sourced from Colombia.

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