The Classic

Tasting notes

About this bean

The Classic is a medium-dark roast from Black & White, sourced from Colombia, Ethiopia. Medium-dark roasts lean further into caramelised sweetness and body, with origin character starting to give way to roast character. The roaster lists tasting notes of Caramel, Black Cherry and Milk Chocolate. 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 9 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 8.4 out of 10 across 9 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 9 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew The Classic as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 18.0g in, 37.3g out (a 1:2.07 ratio), pulled in about 30 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 The Classic taste like?

Black & White lists tasting notes of Caramel, Black Cherry and Milk Chocolate. 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 The Classic from?

The Classic is sourced from Colombia, Ethiopia.

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