Introduction to the advantages and disadvantages of honey treatment

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Honey treatment (half-sun method)

Half-sun exposure is an improved method of solarization. The main difference between half-sun and solarization is that the exocarp and pulp are removed before the sun, and the skin and pulp are directly exposed to the sun under the retained pectin layer. The famous honey treatment in Costa Rica can also be regarded as half-sun treatment.

Processing steps

1. Remove floating beans (same sun method)

Pour the coffee beans into a large tank, the underdeveloped inferior beans will surface, and the ripe and full fruits will sink to the bottom of the water. At this time, the floating beans on the surface will be removed, that is, the steps of removing floating beans will be completed.

two。 Remove the peel and pulp (same as washing):

Through the pulp screening machine (pulping machine), the exocarp and pulp of coffee fruit are removed. It leaves pectin, endocarp and silver peel.

3. The sun:

The coffee beans with pectin will be directly exposed in the exposure field, so that the water content will be reduced to 10 Murray 14%.

4. Remove pectin and endocarp

With a special machine, remove pectin and endocarp, that is, complete the treatment steps.

Advantages:

1. It belongs to the improved method of tanning, because the pulp is removed from the beginning, so there is no mildew problem.

two。 It does not need to consume a lot of water, and the cost is low.

Disadvantages:

The processing steps can be said to be the most complex and labor-intensive of all ways.

Flavor:

Honey-treated coffee beans have a better flavor, sour taste and sweet taste balance, and the same sun method because of the sun, the aroma of coffee beans will also be magnified, mellow flavor.