By Percolate · Recipe 1
Half Moon
Equal green weights of regular and decaf Guatemala profiles for a cocoa-and-spice espresso experiment.
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
50% 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
50% Guatemala EA decaf, cocoa and spice profile
A decaf cocoa-and-spice component selected to give the finish definition.
Decaf · Intended flavours: chocolate, spice
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 becomes too sharp: Try a gentler roast finish before changing the equal-weight ratio.
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 Guatemala, cocoa and citrus profile: 150 g (50%)
- Guatemala EA decaf, cocoa and spice profile: 150 g (50%)