What's the difference between new beans and old beans in coffee? The preservation of coffee beans the way coffee is stored.

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Raw beans harvested during the harvest period are called new beans, while coffee beans harvested for more than three years are called old beans. Although the recent mainstream is New Dou, Lao Dou also has loyal fans. Understand the advantages of new beans and old beans, and enjoy the flavor.

● new beans give off fresh flavor, while old beans are unique and soft.

Just as white rice can be divided into new rice and old rice, coffee beans will be named according to the length of time after harvest. When raw beans are harvested each year, they are called new beans (New Crop). In contrast, raw beans harvested the year before are called Past Crop, and those harvested before that are called old beans (Old Crop). The moisture and various ingredients in raw beans will gradually decrease over time, and the color of raw beans placed for a long time will change from green to yellowish brown.

Which tastes better, new beans or old beans? This has become a topic of discussion among coffee lovers. Whether it tastes good or not is a matter of personal preference, so it is not a question of which is better or worse, but the flavor characteristics of new beans and old beans are indeed different. Because the new beans have just been harvested and have a fresh aroma, the outline of the taste is also very clear. On the other hand, Laodou has its unique flavor, which gives people a soft impression as a whole. At present, with the popularity of boutique coffee, new beans, which can clearly feel the personality of coffee beans, have become the mainstream, but old beans continue to be loved by supporters as in the past.

● coffee beans can be turned into old beans with warm flavor after being placed.

The flavor of old beans is mild because the flavor components decrease over time. But if it is said that any raw bean can be placed for a long time, so that the flavor becomes warm and moist, in fact, this is not the case. If they are originally mild-tasting coffee beans, they may become dull and lose their main flavor axis after being placed for a period of time. It is generally believed that coffee beans with a large amount of flavor and too strong personality when new beans are suitable for making old beans. Just like wine grapes, some are suitable for ripening and some are not, depending on their tannin content.

Among the cafes, some sell old beans as a selling point, and some even serve only coffee brewed with old beans. These shops that specialize in selling old beans will use coffee beans that are suitable for maturity, high quality and distinctive flavor and aroma, so they can taste coffee that has been baptized over the years and exudes mature flavor. The ripening period varies from store to store, and it is not uncommon for ten years, including coffee beans that have been kept for more than 20 years. It makes people want to try it!