The Coffee Cup

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This is the story of how the humble coffee becomes a world celebrity. It is not a Labrador named Coffee Beans attached to the Sheriff’s Department sniffing drugs and bombs. It is about “the” coffee beans we are accustomed. These are fragrant aroma that stimulates our senses in the morning. The tingling feeling we get when we take the first sip in the morning. How we manage to get an extra boost of energy when we feel tired and sleepy. Let us take some time to reflect on the processes of coffee beans have to go through before it can be sold.

Processing of coffee beans

After the coffee berries have been harvested, it must undergo a process in which the flesh of the coffee berries are removed. The coffee berries are placed in special machines separate the flesh from the seed. The coffee seed is called “coffee beans”. The coffee beans will now undergo a fermentation process for some time. This process takes place in order to remove the slimy mucilage coating coffee beans.

After the beans have undergone the mandatory fermentation are rinsed with clean water. This process is to remove the bad odor the remainder due to fermentation and waste water is the main cause of pollution.

The coffee beans which are then dried in the sun or by machine, until the moisture content is about 10% before they can be packed for storage.

Another method to get to the coffee beans without undergoing fermentation process is to dry the whole fruit in the sun. It normally takes about 10 to 14 days to complete the process with constant raking of the coffee beans to prevent mold formation. This method is popular and widely used by coffee producers where water is scarce. The dried meat is then removed, leaving only the coffee beans.

The dried beans then sorted and graded before they can be stored or shipped to buyers. At this stage it is called coffee beans green coffee beans.

Sometimes the coffee beans will undergo a further aging process. The reason for this is because when the coffee was first introduced in Europe, coffee beans have undergone a journey of about six months. The Europeans have already developed a fondness for this flavor, and therefore to simulate the taste, coffee beans more years.

Roasted coffee beans

Roasting is the final process of coffee beans have to undergo before they are commercially on the market. It is also possible to buy UN-roasted coffee beans that you can roast them yourself.

When coffee beans are exposed to heat, there is a chemical reaction that takes place in the coffee beans in which sugar and acid will begin to react to release their aroma. The coffee beans are darker because of caramelized sucrose. When this happens, the coffee beans are quickly cooled to prevent damage to the coffee beans.

When roasting the green coffee beans, a lot of carbon dioxide released as a byproduct. The carbon dioxide helps to “seal” the coffee beans from losing their flavor and aroma. Depending on how coffee beans are stored, it may take some time before the optimum peak flavor. After reaching its peak, it begins to lose its taste again.

If you try to roast your own coffee beans at home, be aware that you may not be successful during the first few times. You can over-burn your coffee beans in your first attempts. Never discouraged, but try until you get the taste and flavor that appeals to you. Remember that the process in small quantities to maintain freshness of your coffee.

Grinding coffee beans

Before the roasted coffee beans can be used, you must first maximum coffee beans. The coarseness of the coffee depends on what you prefer and what type of coffee brewing method. It can range from coarse to very fine as in the Turkish gate. For example, if you use a coffee machine, is a course suitable for coffee, but if you use an espresso machine, an extra fine coffee powder.

Conclusion

The coffee beans have to undergo a series of processes before it can be consumed. The final taste of coffee depends on the trip the coffee beans to take to get its final form. Different methods and different techniques will give rise to a variety of coffee flavor. This is why there are so many flavors to the simple coffee bean.

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