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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 Science

Preserving Coffee Freshness by Freezing.

(Coffee) staling is defined as the loss and alteration of the volatile aroma constituents. When it comes to preserving coffee’s freshness, there is a lot of conflicting information on how best to maintain that just roasted flavor. For many years keeping coffee beans in the freezer was known to be…
Kaladi
October 21, 2020
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
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
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
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