Mapache Estate

Tasting notes

About this bean

Mapache Estate is a light roast from Polite, sourced from El Salvador. Light roasts retain more of the origin character and tend to taste brighter, with more pronounced acidity. They are denser than darker roasts, so they usually need a finer grind and a longer extraction to dial in. The roaster lists tasting notes of Pretzel, Pecan and tangerine. 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 17 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 8.5 out of 10 across 17 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 17 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Mapache Estate as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 18.8g in, 37.6g out (a 1:2.00 ratio), pulled in about 26 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 Mapache Estate taste like?

Polite lists tasting notes of Pretzel, Pecan and tangerine. 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 Mapache Estate from?

Mapache Estate is sourced from El Salvador.

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