Big Truck
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Big Truck coffee
Big Truck is roasted by Olympia Coffee Roasting Company and built around Balanced flagship profile for broad brew-method compatibility. Big Truck is Olympia Coffee’s original flagship blend. The roaster’s documented recipe uses 24 grams of coffee in a Kalita Wave with 200°F water. The result is a product page grounded in the coffee’s documented identity rather than unsupported claims about a farm, cultivar, or processing detail.
Ethically sourced Colombian and Ethiopian lots. Its documented origin is Colombia and Ethiopia, while the process is not specified. The listed roast information is agtron reading: 65. Those details help set practical expectations for body, acidity, clarity, and finish before you begin dialing in.
Coffee profile
| Roaster | Olympia Coffee Roasting Company |
|---|---|
| Origin | Colombia and Ethiopia |
| Process | Not specified |
| Roast | Agtron reading: 65 |
| Cup profile | Balanced flagship profile for broad brew-method compatibility |
| Documented lot details | Ethically sourced Colombian and Ethiopian lots |
| Available formats | 12 oz, 2 lb, 5 lb, 5 LB; ground options |
Brewing guidance
For Kalita Wave, drip, immersion, or espresso, begin with a measured dose and a repeatable brew ratio. For filter coffee, try 20 grams of coffee to 320 grams of water, then adjust grind size to control drawdown and extraction. If the cup tastes sharp or thin, grind slightly finer; if it becomes dry or bitter, grind coarser. Use fresh water near 195–205°F, choosing the lower end for more developed roasts and the higher end for lighter coffees.
For espresso, a useful starting point is an 18-gram dose and about 36 grams of beverage yield in roughly 25–32 seconds. Treat that as a dial-in reference, not a fixed recipe. Roast development affects solubility, while degassing changes how a recently roasted coffee flows through the puck. Adjust yield and grind according to the balance you want between sweetness, acidity, body, clarity, and finish.
Choosing, grinding, and storing this coffee
Choose whole bean when you want maximum control over grind and extraction; choose a listed ground option when convenience matters and match it to the intended brewer. Keep the coffee sealed away from heat, light, moisture, and strong odors. A precise Turin grinder makes repeatable adjustments easier, while the compact Turin DF54 single-dose grinder suits small dose changes. Explore more specialty coffee without treating unspecified origin or cultivar information as fact.
Frequently asked questions
What does Big Truck taste like?
The documented profile is Balanced flagship profile for broad brew-method compatibility. Perception will vary with water, grind, brew ratio, temperature, and extraction.
What roast level is it?
Agtron reading: 65. Where the roaster does not publish a precise level, this page leaves it unspecified rather than guessing from flavor notes.
How was this coffee processed?
Not specified. This is the process information supplied for the current product.
What brew method should I use?
It is well suited to Kalita Wave, drip, immersion, or espresso. Start with the guidance above, then make one adjustment at a time.
Should I buy whole bean or ground?
Whole bean gives the most control over grind and freshness. If selecting ground coffee, choose the option that matches your brewer and use it promptly.
How should I dial it in?
Hold dose and water constant, then use grind to correct flow. Taste each change: sourness often points toward more extraction, while harsh dryness can indicate less.
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