Ecuador - Pillcocaja Typica Washed

Location: Yunguilla Valley
Process Station: Pillcocaja
Producer: Ana Maria Crespo & Nicolas Crespo

Harvest Date: December 2024

Received Date: January 2025

Volume Ordered: 90kg

Varietal: Typica

Growing Altitude: 1650+ m.a.s.l

Processing Method: Washed

Filter Roast: Extremely Light

Espresso Roast: Light

Flavor Notes: Florals, Blackberry, Toffee, Stone Fruits, Caramel

V60 Brewing advice:

Dose: 20,0g
Water: 280g at 90°C
Grind size: 9,0 (1100 - 1200 microns)
Brew time: 1:45 - 2:00 minutes
Target TDS: 1,25%

The pour structure as follows:

a) 00:00 to 00:15 - 90g of water in 15s

saturate the grounds, implement a circular pour.

b) 00:40 to 01:10 - 90g of water in 15s

implement low turbulence circular pour

c) 01:10 to 01:15 - 100g of water in 15s

implement low turbulence circular pour, shake gently. (this will break up any channels that may have formed during the pour, in addition to ensuring a flat bed and minimizing high and dry grounds)

All grind settings reference a Ditting 804LS. Please adjust your grind settings as necessary and use the recommended brew time as a reference.

Espresso Brewing advice:

Dose (in): 23,0g
Dose (out): 35,0g - 38,0g
Grind Setting: 2.5 (350 - 400 microns)
Brew Time: 23s
Target TDS: 10,5% - 11,0%

Milk Espresso Brewing Advice:

Dose (in): 23,0g
Dose (out): 35,0g - 38,0g
Grind Setting: 2.5 (350 - 400 microns)
Brew Time: 23s
Target TDS: 10,5% - 11,0%
Coffee to Milk Ratio: 1:2
Steamed Milk Temp: 65°C - 68°C
Target Milk Intensity: 2,4% - 2.5%