Columbia el Carmen no. 50

Tasting notes

About this bean

Columbia el Carmen no. 50 is a medium-dark roast from Rave Coffee. 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 Caramel. 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 12 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 7.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 12 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Columbia el Carmen no. 50 as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 18.0g in, 37.1g out (a 1:2.06 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 Columbia el Carmen no. 50 taste like?

Rave Coffee lists tasting notes of Caramel. 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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