Colombian Excelso

Tasting notes

About this bean

Colombian Excelso is a medium roast from Roast Co, sourced from Colombia. 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 Caramel, walnut and chocolate. 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 7.7 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 Colombian Excelso as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 18.0g in, 38.2g out (a 1:2.12 ratio), pulled in about 29 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 Colombian Excelso taste like?

Roast Co lists tasting notes of Caramel, walnut and chocolate. 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 Colombian Excelso from?

Colombian Excelso is sourced from Colombia.

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