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Ethiopia Okoluu on AEG Series 8000: The "Strawberry & Cream" Espresso

  • Writer: Alan Petasecca Donati
    Alan Petasecca Donati
  • Mar 9
  • 2 min read
Brewing Ethiopia Okoluu with AEG Series 8000 | Uni.coffee

I’ve been dialing in the AEG Series 8000 + Ethiopia Okoluu combination to find the right balance. This 87 SCA point Natural process bean from Guji is a fruit powerhouse.

Having been roasted on December 22nd, it has now reached its peak maturity. While many people chase "young" roasts, specialty coffee like this often needs time to open up. The initial gases have finally settled, leaving room for a sophisticated, syrupy sweetness that is perfect for espresso enthusiasts brewing at home.


Alan Petasecca Donati, fundador de Uni.co Specialty Coffee, con bolsas de café de especialidad y cafetera AEG Series 8000 en Valencia
Hi, I'm Alan Petasecca Donati, founder and the face behind Unico Specialty Coffee. Welcome to the experience


The Recipe: The Recipe: Brewing this Café de Especialidad AEG Series 8000 Ethiopia Okoluu


To fully capture the strawberry notes, we need a high extraction yield. I strongly recommend using exclusively the double basket to maintain thermal stability and pressure. I always keep my scale under the cup to monitor the flow—at home, consistency is everything.

My calibration for the AEG EC8-1-8BP (as a starting point):

  • Dose: 18.5g (Double shot)

  • Yield: 38g of espresso in the cup

  • Time: 28 - 30 seconds


Café en grano y café tampeado sobre báscula digital marcando 18.5 gramos de precisión.
Locking in the dose at 18.5g: consistency makes experimenting easier.


The Grind: A Starting Point


For the Ethiopia Okoluu, we need a fine, flour-like texture. To give you a reference, I set my grinder to 5


reparación de granos de café de especialidad Etiopía en molinillo eléctrico para espresso.
Fresh beans, fresh start. Loading the Ethiopia Okoluu.

Since the beans are at their peak, they are much more stable and easier to handle compared to an unstable, younger roast. You’ll get a much more predictable extraction.

The Goal: The espresso should start dripping after 5-6 seconds and then evolve into a thin, steady "mouse tail" flow.


The AEG Advantage


The AEG Series 8000 (2200W) handles light-medium roasts beautifully, but you need to help it reach its peak. Always run a "blank shot" (water only) 10 seconds before your extraction to heat the group head. This ensures you unlock that "creamy" mouthfeel we love without any bitterness.


Detalle del manómetro de cafetera AEG indicando 9 bares de presión durante el café.
Rock solid pressure: hitting that 9 bar sweet spot for a perfect extraction.

The Result


When you hit these parameters, the result is unmistakable: a vibrant, clean espresso where ripe strawberry hits first, followed by a velvety cream body and a bright, citrusy finish.


Extracción de espresso specialty con crema densa y flujo constante en Valencia.
 Extracción de espresso specialty con crema densa y flujo constante en Valencia.

Valencia Local Delivery 📍


I ship Uni.co specialty beans across Europe, but I love to keep a personal touch whenever I can. If you're in Valencia’s city center, I’ll personally deliver your Ethiopia Okoluu to your doorstep. It’s my favorite way to ensure your coffee arrives perfectly and to connect with the local community brewing it at home


Your Turn: Coffee is an Experiment!

Every home setup is different. My recipe is your starting point, but don't be afraid to tweak the grind to find your perfect cup. Did you get more strawberry or more lime?

Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @unico.specialtycoffee—I’m here to swap notes and hear how it’s flowing on your machine!



 
 
 

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