What is a Coffee Flavor Profile? Flavor profiles in coffee refer to the unique combination of taste, aroma, and mouthfeel characteristics that define a particular coffee. These profiles are influenced by various factors, including the coffee…
The coffee roasting process is a delicate balance of time, temperature, and technique, culminating in the transformation of green coffee beans into the flavorful and aromatic beans we know and love. However, the journey doesn't end…
Roasting profiles are the carefully crafted recipes that roasters follow to unlock the full potential of coffee beans in shaping the final taste. The journey from a humble green coffee bean to a flavorful cup of…
The acidity of coffee depends greatly on the roasting process. As coffee beans are roasted, their organic acids break down, reducing the overall acidity and brightness of the coffee. However, some acidity is desirable in creating…
Let us first understand Caramelization Caramelization is a chemical process that occurs when sugar is heated to a high temperature, causing it to break down in a complex series of reactions. This process results in the…
The Maillard reaction is one of the most important chemical reactions that occurs during coffee roasting. It is responsible for many of the flavors and aromas associated with roasted coffee. The Maillard reaction takes place when…
What are green coffee beans? Green coffee beans are the seeds of the coffee cherries produced by coffee trees. They are obtained by separating (processing) from cherries and they get their brown color after going through…
The roasting process affects coffee flavor through chemical reactions like the Maillard reaction and caramelization, changes in acidity, different roasting profiles, and the cooling method. Roasting changes the green coffee beans to the brown coffee beans…
Coffee BeansRobusta coffee (Coffea canephora)Discoveredlate 19th century in Central AfricaMajor growing areasVietnam and IndonesiaFlavor ProfileEarthy having notes of chocolate, nuts, caramelAromaWoody and earthyBest RoastMedium to RoastBest Brewing MethodEspresso Robusta coffee beans, known scientifically as 'Coffea canephora',…
Coffee BeansExcelsa Coffee (Coffea liberica var. dewevrei)DiscoveredEarly 1900s in Chad in Central AfricaMajor growing areasVietnam, the Philippines, and IndiaFlavor ProfileFruity and tart notesAromaFruity aroma with hints of nuts, chocolate, and caramelBest RoastMedium RoastBest Brewing MethodCold brew,…
Geisha or Gesha coffee is a rare and highly prized coffee variety that originated in Ethiopia, where it was first discovered in the 1930s. However, it was not until the 2000s that Geisha coffee gained popularity…
Liberica coffee is a rare and unique coffee variety that is grown primarily in Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines, where it is known as Kapeng Barako. It is also grown in other countries such as…