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How to extract coffee beans with different treatments? How to adjust the cooking of coffee beans with different treatments

How to extract coffee beans with different treatments? How to adjust the cooking of coffee beans with different treatments

Tanning is one of the oldest coffee treatments. Coffee cherries are dried like raisins after picking. In addition to producing vibrant berry-flavored coffee, this method often leads to the maximum degradation of the cellular structure of coffee. Coffee beans treated with water often have the strongest cellular structure, while honey treatment is somewhere between the two. Leaven

Why calibrating self-senses is important to the accuracy of cup testing? how to treat cup testing correctly?

Why calibrating self-senses is important to the accuracy of cup testing? how to treat cup testing correctly?

Few people know more about the nuances of coffee than my colleagues, including several experienced baristas, two Q-Graders, one Q-Instructor, and another colleague who has worked in baking, QC and Green Coffee for more than 10 years. I think it will be a perfect group, and here I can test my hypothesis that the same coffee brewing will be presented in separate cups.

Why does the coffee have a bitter taste? how to avoid extracting too much caffeine?

Why does the coffee have a bitter taste? how to avoid extracting too much caffeine?

Caffeine belongs to plant alkaloid, unscented and slightly bitter, but it is not the main source of bitterness. generally speaking, the content of caffeine is absolutely related to the variety of coffee. in addition, many people think that caffeine is the cause of heart palpitations when drinking coffee. in fact, it may be caused by coffee is not fresh, or the harmful substances of defective beans are caused by the adverse effects of caffeine.

The Ethiopian Coffee Guide gives you a 5-minute understanding of the origin of coffee

The Ethiopian Coffee Guide gives you a 5-minute understanding of the origin of coffee

Ethiopia is recognized as the birthplace of coffee and is highly respected in the specialty coffee industry. Coffee beans from this country are the staple food on the menu of coffee shops around the world. But why is Ethiopian coffee so well received? How much do you really know about this origin? Coffee production areas in Ethiopia vary widely from region to region, micro-region and even from farm to farm.

The higher the altitude, the better the quality of coffee beans? what factors determine the hardness of coffee beans?

The higher the altitude, the better the quality of coffee beans? what factors determine the hardness of coffee beans?

Pick up any bag of hand-baked specialty coffee and look at the label. You will notice that it tells you some information: the country and region of origin, the taste instructions for coffee beans, perhaps the name of the farm or roaster and, if it is a single origin, it will usually tell you its name. Altitude, measured in meters above sea level (masl). But it's practical.

Why can Dalgona Coffee teach you how to make a professional Dagna coffee around the world?

Why can Dalgona Coffee teach you how to make a professional Dagna coffee around the world?

Spend any time on social media and you'll notice the trend that the platform encourages people to try viral foods and drinks and tailor them to your preferences. Some drinks have become popular because of their unique appearance and that anyone can remake them at home. In South Korea, this paves the way for a revival of homemade stirred coffee drinks known as Dalgona Coffee. this

How to trace the origin of individual coffee to the origin of Serrado, Brazil, using QR code to trace the source

How to trace the origin of individual coffee to the origin of Serrado, Brazil, using QR code to trace the source

Traceability opens the door to better coffee quality and a fairer value chain. But the journey from farm to cup is long and staffed: producers, millers, cooperatives, exporters, importers, roasters, coffee shops, can the solution lie in modern technology? The Serrado Coffee Growers Association thinks so. In Cerrado Mineiro, Brazil.

How to use the roasting probe to observe the baking degree of coffee how should the baking probe be maintained

How to use the roasting probe to observe the baking degree of coffee how should the baking probe be maintained

Readings from different detectors and ovens will always be different. However, understanding the variables that affect the readings of each baking probe and how to control these variables can help you maintain consistency in baking, data and quality. Join us to explore how to better understand baking probe data, how different probes work, and how to help ensure consistent readings. Baking probe position

How to clean the coffee roaster what do you need to pay attention to?

How to clean the coffee roaster what do you need to pay attention to?

Cleaning and maintaining your roaster can be a daunting task not only are there many parts to be maintained, from roasters to piping and slag removers, but they are usually large, heavy or difficult to get. However, this is an essential part of becoming a coffee roaster. Poorly maintained baking will bring great risks to the health and safety of you and your employees, and cause personal injury.

How to cultivate the senses of coffee, how to taste the different flavors of coffee and can be described.

How to cultivate the senses of coffee, how to taste the different flavors of coffee and can be described.

I believe that many enthusiasts will encounter such a situation. I buy a bag of beans with citrus and peach flavor, but I can't taste them, so I suspect it's the beans, the cooking, or the senses. The flavor of coffee bothers many students. Why can't I drink it because there are so many flavors on the flavor table? ~ after all, not everyone has a specialty.

The Development History of Macchiato | what's the difference between American Macchiato and Italian Macchiato?

The Development History of Macchiato | what's the difference between American Macchiato and Italian Macchiato?

Thanks to Americans' inventions of traditional Italian coffee culture, it is now difficult for us to read the espresso-based drinks list in coffee shops, and it is even more difficult to tell which coffees are made with water and which with syrup. Macchiato is one of the most pitiful victims. Many people can tell what an Italian concentrate is and which one is a cappuccino, but it's hard to tell what a Ma is.

What is the thickness of Body and alcohol in coffee? how to make better Body in roasting or brewing?

What is the thickness of Body and alcohol in coffee? how to make better Body in roasting or brewing?

What is Body? Let's start with the basics: Body is the texture of coffee. In the Professional barista Handbook, Scott Rao defines it as the weight or fullness of a drink in the mouth. Although Body is an element of taste, it is worth noting that there may be differences. In the coffee dictionary, Maxwell Collonna-Dashwood wrote: the interesting thing is

Legend of Donna Manor, Brazil-- won the BSCA competition of the Brazilian boutique association for three consecutive years.

Legend of Donna Manor, Brazil-- won the BSCA competition of the Brazilian boutique association for three consecutive years.

The family of the owner of Donna Manor grew coffee in South Minas for a long time. After inheriting his father's farmland, the estate was named after his mother's Dona and began operation in 1977. The conservation work of the manor far exceeds Brazil's environmental regulations, replanting native trees and shrubs, and the farm retains about 450 acres of beautiful woodland. Apart from coffee, the farm grows other kinds of food

What is the scientific principle behind coffee grinding? How much effect does grinding have on a cup of coffee?

What is the scientific principle behind coffee grinding? How much effect does grinding have on a cup of coffee?

What's the difference between an ordinary cup of coffee and a perfect cup of coffee? Everything from the freshness of coffee beans to the way you cook them is one of the reasons. One of the most overlooked factors is the consistency of grinding, which seems trivial because the extraction begins with the direct addition of water. In fact, contrary to what you think, if you have made a serious comparison, you will certainly find

Japanese companies develop new coffee treatment methods, frozen aging treatment to improve aroma and taste

Japanese companies develop new coffee treatment methods, frozen aging treatment to improve aroma and taste

The key coffee confirmed that the number of raw coffee beans increased after the picked coffee cherries were aged on ice for 15 days, and their flavor and flavor were also improved by roasting them. It was announced at the National Ice temperature Research Conference that the company has developed a key post-harvest processing technology that makes use of this effect. Ice-temperature aging is done by storing food before it freezes.

Family diy Cold Coffee tutorial on how to make Cold Coffee comparable to that of a Coffee Shop

Family diy Cold Coffee tutorial on how to make Cold Coffee comparable to that of a Coffee Shop

Cold coffee is highly respected for its low acidity and is a good choice for people with acid-sensitive stomachs. If you don't like acidity, you can choose coffee with lower acidity, such as stronger coffee such as cocoa, molasses and red dates, as written in the flavor description. It is the bean merchants who describe the flavor, which makes it easier for consumers to choose from more than 400 kinds of coffee.

Teach you to choose coffee beans that suit you. What are the tips for buying coffee beans to avoid stepping on thunder?

Teach you to choose coffee beans that suit you. What are the tips for buying coffee beans to avoid stepping on thunder?

No matter what kind of baking style and brewing style you like, it is worthwhile and necessary to refer to some tips for buying coffee. First of all, the first and most important thing is to buy coffee beans directly from the roaster, which can ensure that the coffee is fresh enough and of the best quality. We recommend that you buy coffee beans with a roasting date of less than one month, because coffee is very easy to deteriorate.

What kind of spark does coffee make when it comes to cocktails? the creative inspiration of coffee special.

What kind of spark does coffee make when it comes to cocktails? the creative inspiration of coffee special.

When you are on holiday, you may not be able to get rid of Tian Wanli or sugarcane liqueur, which is so sweet that you can't stop. However, the coffee-flavored liqueur that has appeared on the market in recent years may brighten your eyes. But from the packaging, you may not see the word coffee, but will see the word cold extract, which is a professional term in modern coffee culture. The word cold extract on the wine bottle is very obvious. Mr. Black

Hand extraction | when steaming, use 2 or 3 times more water than coffee powder, what's the difference?

Hand extraction | when steaming, use 2 or 3 times more water than coffee powder, what's the difference?

The longer I have been in the coffee circle, the more I feel that hand-brewing coffee has gradually become a course worthy of further study. We pay attention to every detail that will have an impact on coffee extraction, learn to control those factors that are not easily quantified and uncertain, and understand the extraction principle and apparatus characteristics of coffee. Technical techniques are used to fine-tune coffee extraction. In the whole coffee

15 health benefits of coffee drinkers will regular coffee drinkers be stronger?

15 health benefits of coffee drinkers will regular coffee drinkers be stronger?

Maybe for you, you can't live without coffee every day, maybe because you like the aroma of coffee, but black coffee also has amazing health benefits. No wonder people have been drinking this stuff since the 17th century, when a shepherd noticed that his goats became particularly energetic after eating a plant later named coffee. Now, we all have to feel

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