Espresso - Black Ape

Tasting notes

About this bean

Espresso - Black Ape is a medium roast from Quijote Kaffee, sourced from Honduras, Ecuador, Guatemala. 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 Milchschokolade, Toffee and Pfirsich. 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 28 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 7.7 out of 10 across 28 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 28 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Espresso - Black Ape as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 11.0g in, 24.4g out (a 1:2.22 ratio), pulled in about 28 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 - Black Ape taste like?

Quijote Kaffee lists tasting notes of Milchschokolade, Toffee and Pfirsich. 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 Espresso - Black Ape from?

Espresso - Black Ape is sourced from Honduras, Ecuador, Guatemala.

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