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| Caffeine Content | 0% (Decaf) |
| Roast level | Medium (Colombia), Medium-dark (Honduras) |
| Blend Components | 100% Colombian (Excelso) or 100% Honduran |
| Coffee Product Form | Ground |
| Grind Size | Medium, Coarse |
| Dietary Preferences | Organic (Honduras variant) |
Sweet & Mellow. Medium roasted for espresso or brewed coffee. A medium roast coffee blend hailing from Latin America, sweet and mellow flavours predominate. It tastes equally delicious as espresso or drip coffee. Components: 100% Colombia Excelso Swiss Water® Process Decaf. Imported from Colombia. Please note that we do not offer refunds on food/drink products. Given the number of variables involved in brewing espresso (blend or origin, roast date/ age, tamping pressure, etc.), it is impossible to create a universal recipe. However, over our many years of experience we have come to a starting point that reflects our house style: Temperature: 197F ( ± 2F) Dose: 18.5g ( ± 1.5g) Brewed weight and volume: 35g (1.75oz including crema before settling) Brew time: 25 seconds ( ± 3 seconds) This produces a “brew ratio” of 1:1.9 or 53% (18.5g in, 35g out). The ± range is provided for advanced baristas to work within in their pursuit of a perfect shot.
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