Whisper Espresso

Tasting notes

About this bean

Whisper Espresso is a medium roast from Dekaf, sourced from Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala. 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 BlackBerry jam, Toasty s’mores and Toffee nut. 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 3 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 3 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Whisper Espresso as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 19.5g in, 39.5g out (a 1:2.03 ratio), pulled in about 26 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 Whisper Espresso taste like?

Dekaf lists tasting notes of BlackBerry jam, Toasty s’mores and Toffee nut. 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 Whisper Espresso from?

Whisper Espresso is sourced from Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Guatemala.

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