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Introduction to Ethiopia producing area of World Fine Coffee

Introduction to Ethiopia producing area of World Fine Coffee

Across the Red Sea and opposite Yemen, Ethiopia is the first place in the world to find coffee trees in Arabica, where coffee is grown almost everywhere in the country. Among them, the eastern Highland Hara (Harra) produces the famous Haramoka, which has a special wine aroma and acidity, which is equivalent to the Yemeni mocha and is a high-quality coffee. So are Sidamo and Djimmah in the south.

Guatemalan coffee boutique coffee knowledge

Guatemalan coffee boutique coffee knowledge

Guatemalan coffee: produced in Guatemala, this bean belongs to bourbon coffee beans, is one of the more sour varieties, mellow and slightly wild taste, the most suitable for blending coffee. History a cup of Antigua coffee in Guatemala seems to let us see the sudden disappearance of the mysterious Mayans thriving in the ancient land, history brushed away their existence.

Coffee knowledge Coffee Tree Classification

Coffee knowledge Coffee Tree Classification

Arabica Coffee and Variety improvement. What do the so-called families, genera and species of Arabica species mean in biological classification? In terms of biological classification, it is divided into boundary, phylum, class, order, family, genus and species from top to bottom, and the lower part of the species is subdivided into subspecies, varieties and varieties. Arabica coffee is generally thought to originate from the Ethiopian plateau and is widely divided.

Knowledge of fine coffee to understand coffee leaf rust

Knowledge of fine coffee to understand coffee leaf rust

The most destructive coffee tree disease is caused by coffee camel rust (Hemileia vastatrix). The disease has long occurred in coffee-producing areas such as Africa, the near East and India, Asia and Australasia. It first appeared in the Western Hemisphere in 1970 and was found in Brazil. The once thriving coffee plantations in Sri Lanka and Java were destroyed by the

A comprehensive introduction to Brazilian coffee from the world's boutique coffee producing area

A comprehensive introduction to Brazilian coffee from the world's boutique coffee producing area

Brazilian coffee generally refers to coffee produced in Brazil. There is a wide variety of Brazilian coffee, the vast majority of which are unwashed and sun-dried, classified according to the name of the state of origin and the port of transport. Brazil has 21 states and 17 states produce coffee, but four of them produce the largest, accounting for 98% of the country's total output. Brazilian coffee has a low sour taste, which goes well with coffee.

Coffee harvest time of coffee beans in the main producing areas of the world

Coffee harvest time of coffee beans in the main producing areas of the world

Regional harvest period Brazil from May to late June Colombia from October to late February of the second year, China and the United States, from October to late February of the second year, mocha, from early October to late January of the second year, Africa Robsta, from early October to late January of the second year, Arabica, Africa, from early October to late January of the second year, Indonesia EK-1 from March to late May, to ensure that coffee cherries remain unchanged.

Some common word concepts in fine coffee extraction

Some common word concepts in fine coffee extraction

Blonding: Describes the process by which the effluent changes from a dark brown with tiger stripes to a uniform pale yellow. This usually occurs in the last 1/3 of the paragraph, indicating that the extraction operation can be completed. The over-yellowing part of the espresso has a weak taste and little aroma. If it lasts too long, it will dilute the alcohol and no longer be a pleasant taste sensation. channel effect

Coffee skills teach you to identify authentic Blue Mountain Coffee

Coffee skills teach you to identify authentic Blue Mountain Coffee

Let's take a look at how to identify authentic Blue Mountain Coffee: 1 the raw beans of Blue Mountain Coffee are cyan, neat in appearance, medium in size and slightly warped at both ends. After baking, the volume increases a lot, very full. 2 grinding beans real blue mountain coffee beans grow at high altitude, its cytoplasmic structure is relatively loose, when grinding by hand, it feels very crisp, cool and continuous, and there will be no

Coffee knowledge there are more than 800 coffee flavors.

Coffee knowledge there are more than 800 coffee flavors.

The aroma of coffee itself is the main reason for the overall flavor properties, which is different from the perceived taste and sweetness, saltiness, bitterness and sour taste. Because, it can be said that aroma is the most important product attribute of special coffee, even instant coffee aroma substances can stimulate our taste buds. The difference is that instant coffee lacks the most important aromatic volatile components, which also leads to the whole.

Selection and purchase of Coffee utensils Coffee pull Milk Pot

Selection and purchase of Coffee utensils Coffee pull Milk Pot

There are many kinds of milk pots on the market, you can refer to the following points when choosing and buying: the common size ─ are 300ml, 350ml, 600ml, and then a little bigger, but generally do not need. The shape of the pot body ─ is generally a little wider at the bottom than at the top, but there are some wide and narrow in the middle, which is not conducive to milking, so it is recommended to be used as decoration. The spout groove ─ is divided into long groove type and short groove type.

There are two main ways to pull flowers in Italian coffee.

There are two main ways to pull flowers in Italian coffee.

Pour into the shaping Free Pouring to control the height of the milk pot, shake the range and speed of the milk pot, make the milk bubble on the coffee to form different pictures, Etching carved eucalyptus on the coffee surface with milk foam, sauce and other things, using toothpicks or thermometers and other sharp objects to draw all kinds of eucalyptus, this way does not need much skill, only creativity, you can make a beautiful coffee

Italian coffee machine, standard towels used in barista contest

Italian coffee machine, standard towels used in barista contest

Barista (barista), who is pursuing in the industry, regards the Italian coffee machine as his own intimate baby, and every barista cherishes the coffee machine very much. They wipe the Italian coffee machine very clean all the time, because the Italian coffee machine is the companion of the baristas' growth in the technical field and the fundamental guarantee of their dreams. In the coffee shop, the coffee machine is alive.

The difference in taste between big coffee beans and small coffee beans

The difference in taste between big coffee beans 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.

Common mistakes and suggestions in Coffee Life

Common mistakes and suggestions in Coffee Life

Mistakes: 1 drink a cup of coffee for a few hours, drink hot coffee until cold, iced coffee drink cold; 2 scoop cappuccino milk foam; 3 stir, put spoon in the cup; 4 drink single coffee without trying, just add sugar and milk. Suggestion: 1. Coffee worth tasting, can experience different flavor performance of coffee at different temperatures; other coffee, especially coffee with milk should

Coffee belt coffee trees grow at the center of the equator

Coffee belt coffee trees grow at the center of the equator

Coffee trees grow in tropical or subtropical agricultural gardens centered around the equator and called coffee belts. Most of the coffee production is between the Tropic of Cancer, 25 degrees north of the tropical or subtropical equator and 30 degrees south of the equator. An area with an annual average temperature of 16-25 degrees Celsius, no Frosts Descent and rainfall of 1600-2000 mm. At present, coffee is mainly produced by seven countries.

A simple and quick method for lazy people to press the pot to make coffee.

A simple and quick method for lazy people to press the pot to make coffee.

The French filter kettle is not only the most convenient household coffee pot, but also the best way to retain the flavor of coffee. The French press can perfectly show the charming and mellow flavor of deep-cultured coffee. Its structure is simple, but it has many advantages. The French kettle is very suitable for lazy people. Its production principle is that it is soaked and stewed in full contact with coffee powder.