Organic Black Cat Espresso

Tasting notes

About this bean

Organic Black Cat Espresso is a medium-light roast from Intelligentsia Coffee, sourced from Colombia, Ethiopia. It is prepared using the washed method. Washed processing removes the cherry pulp before drying, which tends to highlight the bean's varietal character and produce a cleaner cup with brighter acidity. Medium-light roasts keep most of the origin character while developing a little more sweetness through caramelisation. The roaster lists tasting notes of Caramel, Fruity, Grape and Tropical. 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 18 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 7.9 out of 10 across 18 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 18 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Organic Black Cat Espresso as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 18.1g in, 35.1g out (a 1:1.94 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 Organic Black Cat Espresso taste like?

Intelligentsia Coffee lists tasting notes of Caramel, Fruity, Grape and Tropical. 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 Organic Black Cat Espresso from?

Organic Black Cat Espresso is sourced from Colombia, Ethiopia.

What is washed processing?

Washed processing removes the cherry pulp before drying, which tends to highlight the bean's varietal character and produce a cleaner cup with brighter acidity.

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