Guatemala Rainforest

Tasting notes

About this bean

Guatemala Rainforest is a medium roast from SAMA Stads Koffie Branderij. 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 Light body and in the aftertaste tropical fruit and dark 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 12 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 7.3 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 Guatemala Rainforest as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 19.3g in, 38.1g out (a 1:1.97 ratio), pulled in about 22 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 Guatemala Rainforest taste like?

SAMA Stads Koffie Branderij lists tasting notes of Light body and in the aftertaste tropical fruit and dark 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.

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