Lyla

“Lyla” – Blend Coffee

No, our shop name has nothing to do with Oasis the band!

But… we couldn’t resist naming our blend coffees after Oasis songs. (Laughs)

“Lyla” is a medium-roast blend inspired by balance and harmony.

Blend Composition

• Ethiopia Washed

• Colombia Washed

Flavor Notes

Espresso:

Chestnut/ Candied Fruit/ Brown Sugar

Iced Americano:

Candied Fruit/ Brown Sugar/ Citrus

Milk-Based Coffee:

Oolong Milk Tea/ Almond Cream

Pour Over:

Citrus/ Apricot/ Brown Sugar

Tasting Philosophy

For espresso, the focus is on achieving a balanced extraction that highlights a harmony of acidity, sweetness, and bitterness in equal measure.

For pour over, the flavors lean toward the brighter, more delicate notes, emphasizing the interplay of acidity and sweetness.

“Lyla” is a versatile blend, designed to shine across various brewing methods, from pure espresso to milk-based creations.

Suggested Brewing Parameters

Coffee Grounds

• Grind Size: Medium, 800–900 µm

• Grinder RPM: 500–700 rpm

• Grinder Settings:

• EK43: 7:30 o’clock position

• Option-O: Grind size 7, speed 5

• Comandante C40: 25 clicks

Water

• Water Hardness: 40–60 ppm

• Water Temperature: 90°C

Brewing Ratio

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio: 1:15

• Pouring Ratio: 5:5:5

Brewing Example

• Coffee Grounds: 15 g

• Total Water: 225 g

• Brewed Coffee Yield: 165 g

Pouring Steps:

1. First Pour: 00:00 - Add 75 g

2. Second Pour: 00:20 - Add 75 g

3. Third Pour: 00:50 - Add 75 g

Stop Extraction at approximately 1:30, when the brewed coffee reaches 165 g.

(The coffee-to-brewed liquid ratio is approximately 1:11.)

Enjoy a perfectly balanced and flavorful cup of coffee!