Slow Motion

Tasting notes

About this bean

Slow Motion is a medium roast from Counter Culture, sourced from Peru. 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 Molasses, Cocoa and Smooth. 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 16 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 7.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 16 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Slow Motion as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 18.2g in, 31.7g out (a 1:1.75 ratio), pulled in about 36 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 Slow Motion taste like?

Counter Culture lists tasting notes of Molasses, Cocoa and Smooth. 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 Slow Motion from?

Slow Motion is sourced from Peru.

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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