Decaf Black Cat Espresso

Tasting notes

About this bean

Decaf Black Cat Espresso is a medium roast from Intelligentsia Coffee, sourced from Brazil. 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 Cocoa, Apple and Turbinado Sugar. 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 14 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 8.2 out of 10 across 14 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 14 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Decaf Black Cat Espresso as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 18.0g in, 31.9g out (a 1:1.77 ratio), pulled in about 41 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 Decaf Black Cat Espresso taste like?

Intelligentsia Coffee lists tasting notes of Cocoa, Apple and Turbinado Sugar. 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 Decaf Black Cat Espresso from?

Decaf Black Cat Espresso is sourced from Brazil.

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