By Percolate · Recipe 1
Nightfall Decaf
A rounded decaf espresso starting point focused on chocolate, nuts and a deeper, longer finish.
Medium-dark roast · espresso
AI-designed starter recipe by Percolate. Checked for structure and guidance, but not roasted or tasted. Ingredient descriptions are profiles to look for, not specific available lots.
The recipe
60% Brazil CO2 decaf, chocolate and nut profile
A rounded decaf chocolate-and-nut foundation selected to give the blend body.
Decaf · Intended flavours: chocolate, nutty, caramel
40% Mexico water-process decaf, chocolate and nut profile
A mellow decaf profile selected for chocolate and nut rather than sharp fruit.
Decaf · Intended flavours: chocolate, nutty
Roast approach
Blend the green beans before roasting.
Aim for a deeper brown finish. Watch smaller accents so they do not scorch while the base catches up. Use similarly sized lots that roast compatibly. Begin with a small trial; if one component races ahead, choose more compatible lots for the next batch. If recording development time, use 20-24% of total roast time after first crack only as a trial window, not a universal endpoint. Decaf beans start darker. Judge development from aroma and roast behaviour as well as colour. Rest 5-10 days before the first comparison, then taste again as it settles. If the finish turns dry: Try a slightly shorter roast before changing the ingredient ratios.
Tasting results have not been published for this recipe. Flavour characteristics describe intent, not a verified cup result. Match substitutions by their role and characteristics; origin alone does not establish equivalence.
- Brazil CO2 decaf, chocolate and nut profile: 180 g (60%)
- Mexico water-process decaf, chocolate and nut profile: 120 g (40%)