Selva de Chiapas

Tasting notes

About this bean

Selva de Chiapas is a medium roast from Tueste medio alto, sourced from Mexico. 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 Chocaste amargo, Vainilla and nueces caramelizadas. 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 5 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 8.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 5 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Selva de Chiapas as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 15.0g in, 29.0g out (a 1:1.93 ratio), pulled in about 21 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 Selva de Chiapas taste like?

Tueste medio alto lists tasting notes of Chocaste amargo, Vainilla and nueces caramelizadas. 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 Selva de Chiapas from?

Selva de Chiapas is sourced from Mexico.

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