Don Osman

Tasting notes

About this bean

Don Osman is a medium-light roast from Giraffe, sourced from Nicaragua. It features the Caturra, Catuai, Java, Pacamara variety, processed using the natural method. Natural processing dries the bean inside the whole cherry, which often imparts fruit-forward sweetness and a heavier body. Results can vary widely between farms. Medium-light roasts keep most of the origin character while developing a little more sweetness through caramelisation. The roaster lists tasting notes of Melk chocola, Amandel and karamel. 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 5.4 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 Don Osman as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 17.0g in, 35.7g out (a 1:2.10 ratio), pulled in about 35 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 Don Osman taste like?

Giraffe lists tasting notes of Melk chocola, Amandel and karamel. 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 Don Osman from?

Don Osman is sourced from Nicaragua.

What is natural processing?

Natural processing dries the bean inside the whole cherry, which often imparts fruit-forward sweetness and a heavier body. Results can vary widely between farms.

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