Costa Rica T&R

Tasting notes

About this bean

Costa Rica T&R is a medium roast from Toasted and Roasted, sourced from Costa Rica. It is prepared using the washed method. Washed processing removes the cherry pulp before drying, which tends to highlight the bean's varietal character and produce a cleaner cup with brighter acidity. 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 Cocoa, Tangerine and Butterscotch. 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 4 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 7.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 4 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Costa Rica T&R as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 18.1g in, 39.7g out (a 1:2.20 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 Costa Rica T&R taste like?

Toasted and Roasted lists tasting notes of Cocoa, Tangerine and Butterscotch. 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 Costa Rica T&R from?

Costa Rica T&R is sourced from Costa Rica.

What is washed processing?

Washed processing removes the cherry pulp before drying, which tends to highlight the bean's varietal character and produce a cleaner cup with brighter acidity.

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