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What is Air-Roasted Coffee? Coffee Science

What is Air-Roasted Coffee?

“Roasting is essentially a process of exposing the green coffee beans to a warming process that is sufficiently fast to drive off the free and bound moisture of the bean and the dried bean residue is heated to more than 400 F. At about this temperature, pyrolysis, or thermal decomposition…
Kaladi
October 21, 2020
Coffee Acidity Coffee Science

Coffee Acidity

Acidity is the bright, dry sensation that enlivens the taste of coffee. Many coffee drinkers have a negative association with coffee acidity. Coffee that's too acidic can be soury and spark unpleasant, edgy bodily sensations, or cause some people to experience digestive issues. For this reason, many seek out “low…
Kaladi
October 21, 2020
Bitterness in Coffee Coffee Science

Bitterness in Coffee

Bitterness in coffee is the unpleasant, lingering aftertaste in the cup. Bitterness in coffee can be attributed to three general causes: poor Roastcraft, too much coffee used, and too fine a grind. The first is due to improper roasting, the latter two to improper brewing. Bitterness due to improper roasting:…
Kaladi
October 21, 2020
What is the difference between Fair Trade and Direct Trade? Coffee Sustainability

What is the difference between Fair Trade and Direct Trade?

Some years ago, in response to the increasing use of artificial ingredients in food products, a few companies began labeling their products as ‘all natural’ to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Consumers, wary of the artificial ingredients that had become pervasive in their food, responded enthusiastically to the new labeling.…
Kaladi
October 21, 2020
Roast Profiling Coffee Science

Roast Profiling

It is often said that taste is subjective. While certainly true, it’s important to remember there is a difference between taste preferences and taste faults. For example, some people may like a very strong cup of coffee. In an effort to increase strength, they may use too much coffee for…
Kaladi
October 21, 2020
Kaladi Roasters Honors Fairtrade Cooperative Coffee Growers In The News

Kaladi Roasters Honors Fairtrade Cooperative Coffee Growers

Kaladi Roasters Honors Fairtrade Cooperative Coffee Growers A history of mutual respect and good beans guides Kaladi's coffee purchasing decisions. By Claire Duncombe October 8, 2020 Kaladi Coffee Roasters has continuously supplied Fairtrade Coffee because of the quality of the beans and the direct relationships it fosters. Mark Leffingwell Mark Overly, the…
Kaladi
October 14, 2020
Coffee Science

Espresso Science One Training Program

In the early 1990's, a small roaster in Alaska began promoting espresso to eager customers. Very soon they realized they needed a training program to help their fledgling business. The Espresso Science One Video Training program was born. While much has changed over the years on espresso bars, the basics…
Kaladi
October 12, 2020