The general steps and principles of matching what is the art of mixing beans? What are the advantages of matching beans?

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The reason and purpose of matching

People need to put coffee from different places together for several different purposes. The ideal goal, of course, is to piece together a coffee that tastes better than any of them. But generally speaking, Arabica coffee from a single origin is enough to make coffee that tastes good for export; it has a delicate flavor, a soft taste and a sweet aftertaste. So there is no need for "blending" (that is, putting together coffee from different places).

The main commercial purpose of blending coffee is to reduce costs and mix coffee with coffee that is not very good. In order to improve sales profits. There is also a possible purpose, that is to put together a unique taste, the unique taste of a brand. Customers who like this taste have to go to this factory to buy it, but can't get it from other suppliers. Another advantage of this is that the taste of the blended coffee will not change no matter how the taste of the coffee from different years changes in some places.

General steps and principles of matching

Before matching, we should be clear about the following points:

1. The theme of the match wants to match what kind of flavor, that is, to determine the goal of the match.

two。 To understand the characteristics of coffee beans, in order to mix coffee, you must first be familiar with the characteristics of each kind of coffee, and understand the subtle relationship between roasting degree and coffee flavor, all of which can only be achieved by tasting the cup.

3. Determine the task of participating in the blending of coffee beans

Since a variety of coffee beans are used together, it is necessary to know whether the task of each kind of coffee beans is to make her show soft bitterness, distinct acidity or thick mellow taste, etc.

The advantage of mixing before baking is that the falling points of all beans from different producing areas are the same, so that there will not be a greater flavor difference in extraction because of the difference in proportion. Another advantage is that the mixing uniformity is better, commercial wholesale is almost mostly ordered in large quantities, in the case of a high number of pots, for the purpose of mixing evenly, mixing before baking is the ideal operation mode. so that the proportion of all kinds of raw materials in each package can be as close as possible to reduce the trouble for customers to use.

Mixed beans or unmixed beans

In boutique coffee doughnuts, individual coffee is becoming popular. It's easy to understand: individual coffee allows bean roasters and retailers to introduce the best flavor in a particular producing area when they sell it in the store. " I am also a fan of individual coffee, which can tell stories of production and unique planting environment, "said Michael Johnson, owner of Johnson Brothers Coffee in Madison." However, our formula beans give us the opportunity to knock on the doors of some big clients, such as local universities. "

As a result, mixed beans are still a dependent force: when creating a product that customers need, it provides an opportunity for bean bakers to test their technology. " I think there are very few reasons to mix beans, "said Geoff Watts, vice president of coffee and tea knowledge in Chicago." The first reason is to aim at stability throughout the year. Some people don't like change and want coffee to taste the same in their store in January as it did in June last year. " All coffee is seasonal and perishable, so creating a formula can keep it fresh and stable even with changes in ingredients over a year.

"the second, more compelling reason is that mixed beans can produce flavors that individual coffee doesn't have," Watts said. This is the art of mixing beans. " This fascinates me that different flavors of coffee can produce unexpected results. It is not the result that 1x 1 is not equal to 2 or 1 and 1.

These are the advantages of proper matching of beans and the disadvantages of incorrect matching of beans. Because each ingredient in a cup of mixed coffee has its own way of expressing its characteristics, a good cup tester can clearly distinguish its composition. In another case, one kind of coffee dominates the other, and the incongruous nature of the cup tester makes it impossible for the tester to recognize the other coffee.

Another advantage of matching beans is the long-term performance of retail stores. Coffee tastes the same not only every month, but also every year. The Greek Batdorf and Bronson coffee roaster developed its "sheep flying Dancing Goats" formula more than a decade ago, and it is still the company's best-selling product today. " The best formula can be used in both espresso and follicular cooking, "says Larry Challain, founder of Batdorf and Bronson, whose bean philosophy is mixed. This recipe consists of five individually baked ingredients that produce a popular flavor profile: rich, full, sweet and smooth with chocolate and berry flavors. Each ingredient in the formula is manufactured by our two bean baking equipment every day and is tested by the Bean Baker Cup.

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