Espresso Vietnam Classic

Tasting notes

About this bean

Espresso Vietnam Classic is a medium roast from Dream Beans, sourced from Lamdong Vietnam, Gialai Vietnam. It features the Arabica 50%, Robusta 50% variety, processed using the washed + honey 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 Slight sour, nutty and caramelized. 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 12 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 6.8 out of 10 across 12 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 12 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Espresso Vietnam Classic as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 17.9g in, 35.3g out (a 1:1.97 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 Espresso Vietnam Classic taste like?

Dream Beans lists tasting notes of Slight sour, nutty and caramelized. 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 Espresso Vietnam Classic from?

Espresso Vietnam Classic is sourced from Lamdong Vietnam, Gialai Vietnam.

What is washed + honey processing?

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

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