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How to calculate the extraction rate of coffee? What is the gold cup extraction rate, teach you to adjust the taste of coffee.

How to calculate the extraction rate of coffee? What is the gold cup extraction rate, teach you to adjust the taste of coffee.

SCA gold cup standard extraction rate = water-soluble coffee substance / coffee powder amount * 100%; concentration = water-soluble coffee substance / coffee liquid weight * 100%; extraction rate = coffee liquid weight * concentration / coffee powder content * 100%; extraction rate indicates the proportion of the extracted coffee substance to the total coffee bean weight. The extraction rate is between 18% and 22%. The concentration indicates the coffee substance extracted from a cup of coffee.

What coffee beans taste good in Colombia? Columbia flowers see coffee bean flavor introduction.

What coffee beans taste good in Colombia? Columbia flowers see coffee bean flavor introduction.

Colombia is one of the few individual coffees sold in the world under the name of the country. In terms of quality, it has won praise unmatched by other coffee. Compared with other producing countries, Colombia is more concerned with developing products and promoting production. It is this, coupled with its superior geographical and climatic conditions, that makes Colombian coffee excellent in quality and delicious and famous all over the world. Baked coffee

What is coffee bean treated with honey? How did the coffee beans come from the honey of the three traditional treatments?

What is coffee bean treated with honey? How did the coffee beans come from the honey of the three traditional treatments?

Earlier, we introduced the sun treatment and water washing treatment. Today we will talk about the last honey treatment of the three traditional treatments. Honey treatment officially appeared in Costa Rica and El Salvador and other Central and South American regions. Its predecessor originated from Brazil's peeled solarization (also known as half-sun). At that time, Brazil was widely used because of its topography and water resources (dry weather).

What is the semi-washing method? What is the relationship between semi-washing treatment and half-sun treatment.

What is the semi-washing method? What is the relationship between semi-washing treatment and half-sun treatment.

In the previous article, we introduced water washing treatment and sun treatment, but what are half-sun treatment and half-washing treatment? What is the relationship between them? What is the effect on the flavor of coffee? In fact, half-sun treatment and semi-washing treatment actually mean the same treatment, because their treatment methods happen to have the process of sun treatment and water washing treatment.

Honduras, which caught fire on the island, is expected to export 2% less coffee this year than in previous years.

Honduras, which caught fire on the island, is expected to export 2% less coffee this year than in previous years.

Coffee sales are expected to decline according to a Reuters report on Oct. 1, an official at the Honduran Coffee Institute (IHCAFE) said on Friday that Honduras is expected to export about 5.7 million bags of 60kg coffee between 2021 and 2022, down 2 per cent from the previous season. Honduras is the largest exporter of coffee in Central America. According to preliminary data from IHCAFE, the 2020-2021 coffee season

Can I brew black tea in cold water? The proportion of cold soaked black tea and the skill of soaking time

Can I brew black tea in cold water? The proportion of cold soaked black tea and the skill of soaking time

[tea selection] what kind of tea can be used to make cold tea? As for the choice of making cold-brewed tea, most teas can be soaked cold, with the exception of black tea, such as Pu'er ripe tea. Pu'er cooked tea has a dark or reddish brown color, warm and mellow taste, and is a post-fermented tea, which must be brewed in hot water before the taste of the tea will be released, so it is not suitable for cold brewing tea. [brewing time] Green tea

Coffee knowledge-what does a cappuccino do and simply teach you the difference between a cappuccino and a latte?

Coffee knowledge-what does a cappuccino do and simply teach you the difference between a cappuccino and a latte?

Coffee beginners often can't tell the difference between a cappuccino and a latte. There is almost no difference in appearance and taste between the two cups of coffee. When asked, their ingredients are all the same. They are both espresso and milk bubbles. So why should they be distinguished? First of all, in appearance, there are more cappuccino milk bubbles than milk, and lattes are more milk than milk bubbles.

The difference between Xilan Wuwa, Darjeeling and Anhui Keemun Black Tea Keemun Black Tea famous brand recommendation

The difference between Xilan Wuwa, Darjeeling and Anhui Keemun Black Tea Keemun Black Tea famous brand recommendation

Suddenly, on a whim, he took out the long-treasured Chinese black tea ── Wang Dechuan Keemun Black Tea Keemun of tea house, brewed a pot of good tea to prepare some refreshments, and had a simple breakfast tea to start a beautiful day. Once again open Wang Dechuan tea house's Qi Hong, immediately smell a strong fragrance of flowers and honey, this time Keemun Black Tea naturally exudes the natural aroma. Keemun Black Tea for short "Qi Hong"

How do you make a taffy latte? Realize coffee freedom, detailed taffy latte teaching.

How do you make a taffy latte? Realize coffee freedom, detailed taffy latte teaching.

Taffy lattes are a derivative of lattes. Compared to lattes, taffy lattes are sweeter and more suitable for early coffee drinkers. It is based on espresso, toffee syrup and milk. Espresso is an espresso made by a coffee machine under high pressure. the process of making taffy latte is divided into three parts. the first part is the taffy concentrate.

What is the difference between Taiwan black tea variety Qiyuntai tea No. 23 and Taiwan tea No. 18 Hongyu black tea

What is the difference between Taiwan black tea variety Qiyuntai tea No. 23 and Taiwan tea No. 18 Hongyu black tea

The tea improvement field of the Council of Agriculture launched a new black tea variety "Taiwan Tea 23" on September 5, 107, which does not have the strong convergence of big-leaf tea, reduces the astringent taste, and exudes strong flower and fruit aromas, which will become a new force in the black tea market. The change of tea field shows that the new variety of Taicha 23 has the characteristics of strong growth potential, strong disease resistance and strong drought tolerance, and the black tea produced by it has excellent quality and water color.

Stonehenge Manor, Costa Rica blueberry coffee beans, anaerobic heavy honey treatment process.

Stonehenge Manor, Costa Rica blueberry coffee beans, anaerobic heavy honey treatment process.

Costa Rica introduced coffee beans from Cuba in 1729, and Costa Rica became the first country in Central America to grow coffee and the first to grow coffee because of its commercial value. Costa Rica is rich in volcanic soil, coupled with the influence of Pacific currents and monsoons, giving it a unique microclimate. Costa Rican boutique coffee growing areas have sufficient health.

Classic flavor of Costa Rican boutique coffee Costa Rica only grows Arabica coffee

Classic flavor of Costa Rican boutique coffee Costa Rica only grows Arabica coffee

The origin of Costa Rican coffee can be traced back to the introduction of Cuban coffee in 1729, and began to export coffee to Colombia and Chile in 1820, and shipped it to London in 1845, which was called golden beans by British aristocrats. In 1825, the Costa Rican government announced the implementation of a duty-free policy for coffee. After 1832, it actively promoted the coffee industry and encouraged private small farmers.

What kind of roasted coffee is not sour coffee beans what are the recommendations

What kind of roasted coffee is not sour coffee beans what are the recommendations

The roasting process breaks down the acid in the coffee and releases more oil, resulting in a bitter taste. The longer the beans are baked or the higher the temperature is, the deeper the baking is, the more bitter the taste is. The beans produced by the darker coffee roasted are dark brown to black and look more greasy. Medium and deep baking is sometimes called Vienna or Full City, and in the dark range we have Italian baking (dark

The advantages of Costa Rica in developing coffee what are the well-known coffee producing areas of Costa Rica?

The advantages of Costa Rica in developing coffee what are the well-known coffee producing areas of Costa Rica?

Costa Rica, located in Central America, is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the south, the North Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east. It is the most advanced and economically developed country in Central America, and is the first Central American country to introduce coffee in historical records. Costa Rica, located in the Central American Gorge, has a number of high-altitude

How the world's most expensive cat poop coffee beans make a perfect cup of Kopi Luwak coffee /

How the world's most expensive cat poop coffee beans make a perfect cup of Kopi Luwak coffee /

Kopi luwak is the most expensive coffee in the world. Kopi luwak is mainly produced in the Indonesian islands. In North America, it is often called civet coffee. Kopi luwak is also known as Kopi Luwak or civet coffee. To manually drip or pour on the perfect Luwak coffee, the water will flow through the coffee grounds, letting the coffee drip down and extract oil from the coffee grounds as the coffee grounds pass through. In

What area does the coffee belt refer to near the equator? why is it so important?

What area does the coffee belt refer to near the equator? why is it so important?

Although the world drinks more than 2 billion cups of coffee every day, few of us know where the coffee comes from. Here, let's look at what the coffee belt is and why it is so important. Coffee bean belt is the origin of coffee in the world. The coffee belt is located between the Tropic of Cancer and Capricorn, 23.5 degrees north and south of the equator. The coffee belt passes through about 70 countries, which

How do you drink black coffee? The Best Taste temperature of Coffee & can  Coffee be reheated when it gets cold

How do you drink black coffee? The Best Taste temperature of Coffee & can Coffee be reheated when it gets cold

It is not without reason that the phrase "drink coffee while it is hot" is often mentioned by everyone. In front of the street, I remember a brown friend described the cold coffee like this: "after a sip, my skull hurts, and the bitter / sour + wood taste lingers in my mouth, which makes me autistic for a long time." Why can hot coffee taste so bad after cooling? Temperature changes taste, performance and senses.

Adverse conditions for Burundian Coffee Export how are Burundian coffee micro-batches exported

Adverse conditions for Burundian Coffee Export how are Burundian coffee micro-batches exported

Coffee production in Burundi is like a roller coaster: during the country's time as a Belgian colony, coffee was a cash crop that was mainly exported to Europe or met European demand for coffee in other colonies. Under Belgian rule, Burundian farmers were forced to plant a certain number of coffee trees each, of course, with little money or recognition for their work. The country is in