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Coffee Story-French Coffee
Cafes in France started a prairie fire in the streets of Paris as early as the 18th century. The free and warm atmosphere made the cafe gradually become a place for French intellectuals to criticize the imperial government at that time, which played a catalytic role in the French Revolution of 1789. The coffee of the French is actually far less exquisite than that of their cafes. Compared with other peoples in Europe, the French
Coffee short story-German coffee
In 1721, the earliest coffee shop in Germany was born in Berlin. As soon as cafes became popular in Germany, they were restricted by the local authorities. Therefore, compared with other countries, the development of German coffee is relatively simple. It was not until the early 19th century that coffee became one of the best money-making tools at the disposal of Germans. Coffee farming was vigorously developed in Latin America and Central America in the mid-19th century.
Brazil-once the Kingdom of Coffee
In the 1660s, the South American continent was still in a natural silence, and the aborigines lived a happy and heavenly life in this rich and fertile land. Brazil, which covers an area of more than 3 million square kilometers, occupies a major part of South America. In 1727, Pachta, a Portuguese officer, seduced the wife of the Governor of French Guiana into introducing coffee to Brazil with coffee seeds.
The method of coffee processing
Within 8 hours after picking, the coffee fruit should be peeled, otherwise negative fermentation will occur, thus affecting the quality of coffee beans. There are three main methods of processing coffee: drying method, semi-dry treatment method and non-dry treatment method. The last method of treatment is adopted in Yunnan. The purpose of the treatment is to peel the coffee beans and reduce the water content of the coffee beans to an appropriate level.
Steps of wet treatment of coffee after picking
As the harvest season is almost over, I would like to add an overview of the coffee processing process. In this blog post, I will introduce to you the steps of wet treatment in Yunnan after coffee picking. After harvest, the berries are either sent directly to the pulp collector (if the harvest is done well), or concentrated in a siphon tank filled with water. The berries are here.
10 factors to consider when selecting raw coffee beans
The raw bean seller is mainly responsible for grading the coffee beans before selling them to the coffee bean merchant. After the grading is completed, premium coffee beans and boutique coffee beans will be selected, although they will have some defects but do not affect the coffee rating. These defects are not so serious, but they can also cause potential damage to the quality of coffee. Although Cupping is undoubtedly the most definite way to check coffee beans.
Characteristics of different kinds of Coffee in different countries
Yunnan coffee in China is a product of the tropics. You may not believe that the best coffee producing area in the world is in Yunnan, China.
Basic flavor characteristics of coffee beans from different major producing areas
After coffee beans spread to all parts of the world, due to the different climate, soil quality, planting methods and processing methods, the taste of coffee beans can be said to be completely different. Here is a list of the basic flavor characteristics of Arabica coffee beans from different producing areas (it should be noted that the flavor of coffee produced by different producing areas and different farms in the same place will be different. Some coffee products are generally believed to be
The difference between the taste of large and small coffee beans
For the same kind of coffee, the bigger the bean, the higher the grade, the smaller the bean, the lower the grade, and the cheaper it is. Of course, there are differences in taste. The bigger the beans, the stronger the coffee. However, in addition to high-grade products, the classification of other coffee is not very strict, for example, the central grade beans can account for 60%. Then beans that are one level higher than this level and beans that are smaller will each have two at the same time.
Learn how to determine the freshness of coffee beans
There are three steps: smell, see, and peel. Smell: put the coffee beans close to the nose and smell them deeply to see if you can clearly smell the aroma of the coffee beans. If so, the coffee beans are fresh enough. On the contrary, if the aroma is weak, or has begun to appear greasy, it means that the coffee beans are not fresh at all. This kind of coffee beans, no matter how much effort you put into grinding and going
Safe intake of caffeine
Coffee is an indispensable drink for Westerners in life, whether it is waking up in the morning to awaken the sleeping soul, refreshing at work or the leisure of afternoon tea. Because of the natural ingredients found in the leaves, seeds or flesh of more than 60 plants, such as coffee beans, cocoa beans, cola beans and tea, the most common food sources are coffee, tea and Qiao.
It is best to finish your coffee in a short time.
Every afternoon, make a cup of coffee, the strong fragrance can not only refresh the mind, but also relieve stress and relax. Many foreign studies have also shown that coffee has a certain effect in the treatment and prevention of diseases. Although there are many benefits of drinking coffee, if you don't pay attention to the details, it will make a loophole for health risks. The BBC recently published an article reminding that coffee should be made.
Filter the coffee into the focus
The 14th China concession Exhibition, sponsored by China franchise Association (CCFA), was held in Beijing from May 11 to 13, 2012. More than 100 well-known franchise brands from home and abroad participated in the exhibition. As the executive director unit and professional committee member unit of China chain Management Association, Diou Coffee appeared in this event with a refreshing image. The design theme of Dior's new exhibits is centered.
Brown sugar is best for coffee.
Coffee contains caffeine and more than 300 aromatic ingredients. Caffeine is an alkaloid that relaxes tension and repels drowsiness in small amounts, but if consumed in large amounts, it can be poisoned and cause gastritis and stomach ulcers. Vitamin A can protect the mucous membrane, skin and stomach wall, drink coffee with some cheese, eggs, butter, carrots or green leafy vegetables, etc., can supplement some vitamin A,
Introduction of Dian Coffee Catering chain Enterprises
Mingdian Coffee language Tea, a famous coffee and catering chain in Taiwan, has more than 630 restaurants and is one of the largest and best-known coffee brands in Chinese mainland. The famous Dian, implying the model of famous experts, expresses the determination and good wish of the founder Mr. Liu Xingdian to set up a unique school and start a new business in the coffee industry. With a love of coffee
Residual value of residual coffee powder after extraction
I always like to make my own coffee, but always throw the remaining coffee powder after brewing and extraction into the dustbin. Recently, the economic situation is not good, Xiao Ke is also trying to wonder if coffee powder can also have some surplus value for me to extract. After I have tried many things, I have summed up the following major functions: 1. Remove odor function. This will dry the boiled coffee powder in the sun and install it.
How African coffee beans were accepted by European civilization
Balzac carries a coffee pot with him. With the help of this drink, he can write for 12 hours a day. Beethoven must use no less than 60 grams of coffee beans per cup of coffee, or he will be furious. It is said that Voltaire drinks 50 cups of coffee a day except coffee, no drink can play such an important role in the history of human civilization, this drink is located in a corner, in Europe
Coffee and Chocolate
From the early 18th century, another dark drink, chocolate, became popular at court and among the nobility. Dickens in "A Tale of Two Cities" in this description of the aristocrat drinking chocolate scene: the first attendant to hold the chocolate pot before the holy adult; the second attendant to use his special tools to grind chocolate into foam; the third attendant served the adult favorite napkin; the fourth
Is coffee good for your health? two
Some people try to prove the medical legitimacy of coffee, while others do the opposite, citing coffee as a footnote to their theory. In the early 17th century, the four-body fluid theory inherited from ancient Greece still played a leading role in the medical field. this theory holds that natural matter is composed of air, water, fire and earth, with four properties: hot, dry, wet and cold. It is inferred to medicine that the human body is related to
Is coffee good for your health? one
Some people try to prove the medical legitimacy of coffee, while others do the opposite, citing coffee as a footnote to their theory. In the early 17th century, the four-body fluid theory inherited from ancient Greece still played a leading role in the medical field. this theory holds that natural matter is composed of air, water, fire and earth, with four properties: hot, dry, wet and cold. It is inferred to medicine that the human body is related to