Saka Gran Bar

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Experience the soul of Naples with Saka Gran Bar, a premium espresso blend crafted by Saka Caffè. Designed for the "demanding palate," this blend strikes the perfect balance between the refined elegance of Arabica and the syrupy, high-crema intensity of traditional Neapolitan roasting.

Why choose Saka Gran Bar?
Unlike standard commercial coffee, Saka Gran Bar is roasted in the traditional Neapolitan style but with a higher Arabica percentage than its "Classic" or "Espresso Bar" counterparts. This results in a cup that is remarkably smooth and sweet, featuring a thick, mahogany-colored crema without the harsh bitterness often associated with dark roasts.

Flavor Profile & Tasting Notes

  • Tasting Notes: Dominant notes of dark chocolate and honey, finished with a subtle, warming spice.
  • Mouthfeel: Full-bodied and velvety; it produces a "chewy" mouthfeel that lingers.
  • Acidity: Exceptionally low, making it gentle on the stomach and ideal for those who dislike sour or fruity "third wave" coffees.
  • Aroma: Intense and fragrant with hints of toasted nuts and spices.

Coffee information

  • Origin

  • 75% Arabica - 25% Robusta

  • Roastlevel

  • Medium-dark

  • Roastdate

Recipe

  • RECIPE

  • This profile and recipe was developed on a lever espresso machine in true Neapolitan fashion (Argos Espresso Machine) – so should be taken as a starting point, and not an absolute as different machines extract in different ways.

  • The basket for this espresso recipe are 14 gram waisted/tapered baskets like the Espresso Parts HQ 14g. Any other baskets like VST or IMS work too.

RECIPE DETAILS

  • We recommend the following recipe as a starting point

  • Dose

    15 grams

  • Output

    27 grams

  • Brew temperature

    190ºF-196ºF/88ºC-91.0ºC

  • Pre-infusion time

    3-5 sec

  • Brew time

    25-27 sec

  • Brew Ratio

    1 to 1.8

WATER FOR ESPRESSO

  • For the best tasting result and for the longevity of your espresso machine use filtered water.

Use one of the following solutions

  • Soft tap water filtered through a filter pitcher (e.g. BWT)

  • Bottled water with a low TDS (i.e. between 70/120 TDS and low Calcium content)

  • Zero Water Filter + minerals (e.g. Lotus Water, Apex Lab, Third Wave Water or dilute with tap water to get in the 70/120 TDS range)

Saka Gran Bar

Saka Gran Bar

12,95

12,95

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Anonymous

Wonderful coffee, finally found something that I really like!

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Carmen V.

I ordered 4 different bags of Saka to test and this was the first one I opened. I’m just now at the end of the bag so I have a pretty good view on this coffee. I absolutely love it! And still have 3 bags to test. But this one specifically is interesting because there is absolutely no bitterness to it. The first thing putting me off with any coffee is bitterness but at the same time I like my coffee to taste like real coffee, not a fan of specialty coffee (although my husband is). I can drink Gran Bar as an americano as well as in a cappuccino. The crema is absolutely gorgeous too. I use a Cafelat Robot for my coffee and it comes out superb. Rich, aromatic taste, no bitterness, just pure bliss. Berry is also very nice and helpful. Even if I am the only person in the household drinking Saka coffee, I will repurchase.

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Paul

Absolutely loving Saka Gran Bar! A really good espresso—full-bodied with a rich, lingering taste that instantly takes me back to my Italian vacation. Smooth, aromatic, and simply delightful.

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