Honduras -El Puente Red Catuai Washed

     Location: La Paz
     Process Station: El Puente
     Producer: Moises Herrera & Marysabel Caballero
 
 

    Harvest Date: October 2024 - February 2025
    Received Date: July 2025
    Volume Ordered: 100kg


 
  Varietal: Red Catuai
  Growing Altitude: 1500+ m.a.s.l
  Processing Method: Washed

               
 
 Filter Roast: Extremely Light 
 Espresso Roast: Light  
 Flavor Notes: Plum, Raisins, Dark Chocolate

 

 

V60 Brewing advice: 

Dose: 21,0g
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): 22,0g
Dose (out): 35,0g - 38,0g
Grind Setting: 2.5 (350 - 400 microns)
Brew Time: 22s
Target TDS: 10,5% - 11,0%

Milk Espresso Brewing Advice:

Dose (in): 22,0g
Dose (out): 35,0g - 38,0g
Grind Setting: 2.5 (350 - 400 microns)
Brew Time: 22s

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%