Split Shift — Half Caf

OriginCosta Rica, Colombia

Roast levelMedium

ProcessWashed

Summary

A half-caffeine blend combining Costa Rica La Pastora and Colombia Popayan Sugarcane Decaf in a 50/50 split. La Pastora contributes bright acidity, ripe peach, and honeyed sweetness, while the Colombian decaf adds red fruit, chocolate, and a full body that holds up in milk. Processed as washed and sugarcane decaf, with varieties Catimor, Catuai Rojo, and Caturra. Tasting notes include caramel, red berries, and chocolate.

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Brew guide

Espresso

Ratio 1:2

Coffee in: 19 g
Coffee out: 38 g
Time: 25 s
Temperature: 95°C

Grind: Fine

Filter

Ratio 1:16

Coffee in: 15 g
Water: 240 g
Time: 2:00
Temperature: 91°C

Grind: Medium

Published by the roaster for this coffee. Treat it as a starting point — your grinder, water and machine will want their own tweaks.

Details

Format: Bean
Roast profile: Omniroast
Decaffeinated: Yes — Sugarcane EA
Price
Variety: Red Catuai, Caturra, Catimor
Notes: Caramel, Red Fruits, Chocolate

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Big Dog Coffee

Big Dog Coffee Company is a specialty coffee roaster based in South Wales, hand-roasting small batches for the kind of drinker who wants excellent coffee witho…

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