By Percolate · Recipe 1
Quiet Light
A light-roast decaf experiment aimed at gentle chocolate and nut, with caramel filling out the finish.
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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% 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
40% Colombia EA decaf, chocolate and caramel profile
A decaf chocolate-and-caramel foundation; use aroma and roast behaviour as well as colour.
Decaf · Intended flavours: chocolate, caramel
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. Decaf beans start darker. Judge development from aroma and roast behaviour as well as colour. Rest 4-10 days before the first comparison, then taste again as it settles. If the cup lacks caramel sweetness: Try equal parts Mexico decaf and Colombia decaf on the next batch.
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.
- Mexico water-process decaf, chocolate and nut profile: 180 g (60%)
- Colombia EA decaf, chocolate and caramel profile: 120 g (40%)