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Boutique coffee specialty coffee (2) Coffee bean varieties
With regard to the cultivation of crops, seed selection is a very important factor. Every year, agronomists are studying higher quality and higher yield varieties of wheat, soybeans, and corn, as well as how to make apples more delicious, beautiful and resistant to diseases and insect pests. In fact, the same is true of coffee. The quality and taste of coffee are determined by the quality of the varieties. Coffee trees are generally divided into three categories in the industry: Arabica species
Fine Coffee specialty coffee (1) Conceptual definition
When it comes to the word specialty coffee, it can be traced back to as early as 1974 in the last century, when Ms. Erna Knutsen of the United States first put forward the concept in "tea and coffee trade journal", that is, the Journal of Tea and Coffee Trade, to refer to those coffee beans growing in a special environment with unique aroma and flavor. As B.C. Ireland in San Francisco
Factors affecting the taste of hand-brewed coffee
Hand-brewed coffee, seemingly simple, actually contains a lot of subtle changes in taste, and there are many factors that cause these subtle changes, which can be analyzed from the following factors.
Different coffee extraction methods and utensils
Since coffee was cited as a beverage by human beings, there have been a variety of coffee production methods, which so far are roughly divided into the following categories, each of which has its own typical utensils and characteristics no matter how it tastes.
Knowledge of coffee taste and taste evaluation of fine coffee
According to some traditional coffee evaluation index methods, coupled with the actual operation and habits of individuals, some knowledge of evaluating the taste of coffee was summarized. Generally speaking, coffee taste evaluation is mainly carried out from four aspects: aroma, taste, taste and aftertaste.
The basics of coffee roasting
one。 The meaning of baking 1. The definition of roasting so-called coffee roasting (coffee roasting) refers to the heating of raw beans to promote a series of physical and chemical reactions inside and outside of coffee beans, and in this process to produce a variety of sour, bitter, sweet and other flavors of coffee, forming mellowness and hue, and converting raw beans into dark brown beans. two。 The importance of baking is affecting a cup of coffee.
Coffee and health problems
Coffee, as one of the three major drinks in the world, has a history of 1500 years. Over the past 1500 years, caffeine has not only added countless stories to human history, but also brought small fluctuations to the changes of the world because of its bitterness, its fragrance and the spiritual enjoyment it brings to people. In addition to emotional enjoyment, people pay most attention to coffee and health when drinking coffee.
Colombian coffee raw bean grading method
One: according to the defect rate, the number of defective beans allowed per 500 gr sample:-Private raw bean exporter: 72 defects-National Coffee Council: 42 defects defective beans are divided into two types:-first: known as first-level defects-second: called second-level defects first: main defects (defects that affect coffee taste characteristics): black beans, moldy beans.
Some physical indexes about coffee
Love coffee, learn coffee, can not only rely on a feverish brain and emotional heart, scientific analysis is essential and solid foundation, re-understanding of coffee with a more objective and scientific vision. As a product of nature, coffee, like many other crops, has its own physical characteristics, and coffee ranges from red coffee fruits to green raw beans to roasted raw beans.
Italian condenses knowledge about Espresso
It is really a shame to learn coffee for two years. I only know that the so-called espresso is a kind of beans roasted with 8g deep. After fine grinding, 90 degrees water is driven by steam to pass through the coffee powder under the pressure of 9 atmospheres. The 30cc extracted in about 25 seconds is a coffee with rich aroma and rich flavor of golden crema. In fact, about esp
Jamaica, the global coffee producer
Jamaica, the global coffee producer, almost everyone who has heard of Jamaica's Blue Mountain Coffee knows that it is the most expensive coffee in the world, but not everyone knows why. Like Rolls-Royce cars and Stradivari violins (Stradivarius Violin), when something has the best reputation in the world, this
Selection and maintenance of electric coffee pot
The selection and maintenance of the electric coffee pot A close look at the coffee maker the family of the electric coffee maker was originally three brothers: percolation type, drip type and vacuum type. However, the percolation coffee pot is the early product of the electric coffee pot, although the price is low, but it is not convenient to use and the reliability is poor; the coffee made by the vacuum electric coffee pot has a strong flavor, but its structure is complex and prone to various failures. Survival of the fittest
Coffee making fancy coffee Southern Love qu Coffee
Southern love song coffee introduction: glittering red beans produced in Lingnan, born to send a few branches, would like to gather more, this thing can best forgive the feelings. Unforgettable beauty tenderness, here to start a romantic relationship, how unforgettable. The love songs that take place in the South, like the dense fog there, linger in people's minds. A southern love song coffee is also such an unforgettable drink. Thick
Coffee making fancy coffee honey milk iced coffee
Introduction to Honey Milk iced Coffee: in the last article, we introduced the classic Italian fancy coffee Campbell blue: the fresh white cream floats gently on the deep coffee, just like a white lotus flower that comes out of the mud and makes people can't bear to drink it. Friends who are interested can go and have a look. Some people say that the taste of summer is like fresh honey, rising temperatures and office limitations
Coffee making fancy coffee espresso
Espresso introduction: hot summer, and can not give up the love of Espresso, then you have to learn from me. Hot espresso. Look at this. Using syphon brewed coffee and Italian coffee machine brewed Espresso coffee, even after the same iced coffee, the flavor is completely different, you can try to compare. Espresso ingredients: double Esp
Coffee making fancy coffee Tira Misu coffee
Tira Misu Coffee introduction: in fact, as far as coffee is concerned, we may often hear about lattes and cappuccinos, but in the case of Tira Misu, our first impression should be dessert. What exactly is Tira Misu coffee? please look down: this is a cup of drink, but it uses the concept of dessert, uses the formula of dessert to make coffee, and due to the addition of chocolate, light cream and so on.
How to taste coffee correctly
If you only know how to taste coffee correctly, but you don't know how to taste coffee, the original taste may become tasteless. Some people taste coffee with the taste of the tongue, while others enjoy the aromatic mellow in the mouth. in addition, it depends on the condition of the body and the atmosphere around the coffee. In short, tasting coffee is a bad thing.
Dance on the tip of the tongue--coffee and condiments
Dance on the tip of the tongue-Coffee and condiments In the early 1980s, with the development of flavored coffee, more and more coffee condiments appeared. Traditionally, Turks have added spices to coffee, and now caramel macchiato has become a model of flavored coffee. At present, in addition to traditional spices, flavored coffee is generally more commonly used.
How to save open coffee beans and coffee powder?
Coffee beans or coffee powder are the most delicious when they are fresh. So, how should we preserve coffee beans or coffee powder? I'll teach you! First of all, let's talk about the preservation of coffee beans. It is not difficult to have a cup of delicious coffee. But you must know how to buy and preserve coffee. Improper preservation methods will affect the quality and flavor of coffee. 1. Affect the coffee
About how to grind coffee beans to the right thickness?
Different utensils, even different coffee beans in the same vessel, need to be ground to a specific thickness. For all kinds of coffee extraction methods, whether the grinding degree is appropriate or not can directly determine its success or failure. The grinding of coffee beans seems complicated, but in fact there are rules to follow. No matter what kind of utensils are used to extract coffee, generally speaking, the shorter the extraction time is, the powder will be needed.