By Percolate · Recipe 1
Citrus Window
A clean, citrus-leaning filter experiment with enough cocoa in the middle to keep the fruit in context.
Light roast · filter
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
65% Washed Costa Rica, caramel and citrus profile
A clean caramel-and-citrus component selected for clarity rather than heavy body.
Regular · Intended flavours: caramel, citrus
25% Washed Guatemala, cocoa and citrus profile
A cocoa-led component with a little citrus lift and a structured finish.
Regular · Intended flavours: chocolate, citrus, spice
10% Washed Kenya, citrus and berry profile
A lively citrus-and-berry accent to test in a restrained proportion.
Regular · Intended flavours: citrus, berry
Roast approach
Blend the green beans before roasting.
Aim for an evenly developed light-brown finish. Use aroma and first-crack behaviour as references; do not rely on colour alone. 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 14-18% of total roast time after first crack only as a trial window, not a universal endpoint. Rest 4-10 days before the first comparison, then taste again as it settles. If the citrus reads too sharp: Move 5 percentage points from Kenya to Guatemala on the next trial.
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.
- Washed Costa Rica, caramel and citrus profile: 195 g (65%)
- Washed Guatemala, cocoa and citrus profile: 75 g (25%)
- Washed Kenya, citrus and berry profile: 30 g (10%)