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How do buyers choose coffee beans?

Published: 2026-07-17 Author: World Gafei

Last Updated: 2026/07/17, Six elements when choosing raw coffee beans 1. The size of raw beans should be very similar, and their appearance and color must be as close as possible. This determines the color uniformity after baking and the difference in taste after baking. two。 It must be determined that the coffee is divided into batches according to the geographical growth area and tree species of the coffee tree, and these batches must be harvested separately, processed separately, and tested in their respective cups before deciding.

Six elements when choosing raw coffee beans

1. The size of raw beans should be very similar, and their appearance and color must be as close as possible. This determines the color uniformity after baking and the difference in taste after baking.

two。 It must be determined that the coffee is divided into batches according to the geographical growth area and tree species of the coffee tree. These batches must be harvested separately, processed separately, and tested in their respective cups, before deciding whether to mix and store them in proportion.

3. Washed Arabica raw coffee beans must be uniform and glossy in appearance, and should not be uneven or dark in color.

4. You need to know the details of the drying process of raw beans, because whether the raw beans are properly dried will be reflected in the performance of the cup.

5. No matter where you buy beans, you need to make sure that they are sent to the processing plant as soon as they are harvested, otherwise you are likely to get a cup of overfermented coffee.

6. Sniffing raw beans, overfermentation or soot contamination can be found at this time, and these flavors may become imperceptible after baking.

If you want to create a unique cup of coffee, you might as well refer to the six ways above to become an expert in choosing raw coffee beans.

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