Coffee Preparation: A primer
Coffee Preparation: A primer Coffee is the elixir of life for many people and the best way to get the day started. We have come a long way from the old days of percolated ‘Folger’s in your cup’ and have today so many different brewing methods and types of coffee. Just as diverse as the […]
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Coffee Roasting Processes
Commercial coffee roasting machines are used to heat the green coffee beans between 370 and 540 degrees Fahrenheit. They’re heated anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour. The time and temperature determine the level of roast from light to dark. Roasting Levels A majority of coffee drinkers have a range of preferences when […]
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Coffee Resource: Characteristics of Coffee Beans
The four primary characteristics of coffee are: Acidity, Aroma, Body, and Taste. Acidity Acidity in coffee is expressed through sharpness of flavor profiles found around the edges of the tongue and towards the back of the mouth. The acidity of a coffee may be assessed as lively/active, mild/moderate, flat to dull, and should not to […]
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Everyone recognizes a roasted coffee bean, but you might not recognize an actual coffee plant. Coffee trees are pruned short to conserve their energy and aid in harvesting, but can grow to more than 30 feet (9 meters) high. Each tree is covered with green, waxy leaves growing opposite each other in pairs. Coffee cherries […]
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