Espresso Kuba

Tasting notes

About this bean

Espresso Kuba is a medium-dark roast from Langen. Medium-dark roasts lean further into caramelised sweetness and body, with origin character starting to give way to roast character. The roaster lists tasting notes of Nutty and Cacao. 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 15 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 7.0 out of 10 across 15 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 15 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Espresso Kuba as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 16.1g in, 35.5g out (a 1:2.20 ratio), pulled in about 27 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 Kuba taste like?

Langen lists tasting notes of Nutty and Cacao. 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.

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