Here's how we brewed this beautiful example of the Pacamara coffee variety, delicately roasted in Oslo, Norway, by World Barista Champion Tim Wendelboe.
Tim Wendelboe’s Oslo cafe is a global destination for coffee lovers, known for their selective sourcing and super-light roast profile. This lot from an award-winning farm showcases the beautiful complexity of the distinct Pacamara variety. We tasted tart red berries, stone fruit, and dark chocolate.
🌎Origin: Usulutan, El Salvador
💦 Process: Washed
🔬 Variety: Pacamara
⛰️ Elevation: 1,100 - 1,400 MASL
🔥 Roast: Light
Brew Guide for Tim Wendelboe Los Pirineos Pacamara
Pour Over
Stagg X/ flat bottom drippers
Ingredients:
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Coffee: 19.5g
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Water: 300g at 208°F
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP Burrs: 5.1-6.1
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Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 4.1-5.1
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Ode Gen 1 Burrs: 3.1-4.1
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Opus: 5-5.2 (inner ring at 0)
Steps:
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Grind coffee at medium-coarse setting (use finer end if coffee is 10+ days off roast)
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Rinse filter with 208°F water
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Bloom: Pour to 50g water, wait 40-45 seconds
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Continuous pour stages:
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Pour to 150g, swirl when water is 0.5 in above grounds
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Pour to 250g (when water drains halfway), swirl semi-vigorously
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Final pour to 300g, swirl semi-vigorously
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Target brew time: 2:00-2:30 minutes
Espresso
Recipe:
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Coffee: 20g
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Yield: 40g
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Temperature: 201°F
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Ratio: 1:2
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Pressure: 9 bars
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Pull time: 28-32 seconds
Note: Stir with a small spoon before tasting to integrate all layers
Aiden Brewer Settings
You can access this profile in the Drops folder of your Aiden! To edit the profile with the brew parameters or access it once it's no longer on your Aiden, use the Brew Profile Link.
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP: 4.2 - 6
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Ode Gen 2: 3.2 - 5
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Opus: 4.2 - 6 (Use finer settings for 150-250ml, coarser for larger volumes)
Batch Brew
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP: 6.1 - 9.1
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Ode Gen 2: 5.1 - 8.1
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Opus: 6.1 - 9.1 (Use finer settings for 450-750ml, coarser for larger volumes)