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Where does coffee flavour originate from?
Coffee these days is more interesting than ever, the way that we talk about coffee is more than ever similar to the way we talk about wine and/or beer. As with wine or beer it is fascinating to uncover and explain where coffee flavour comes from. “Why does this Ethiopian coffee taste peachy, but last time it tasted more like blueberry?” I guess we need to start by talking about origin, and the relationship that has on the flavour of coffee. Let's take Ethiopia as an example, different beans from different regions of Ethiopia can taste similar and yet different...
What do you mean coffee needs processing?
Coffee is the seed of the coffee cherry. We drink roasted coffee seeds which came from the fruit of coffee tree. Yes, there you go, I have said it out loud. Coffee is a produce, just like the vegetable or fruit in your garden. Coffee needs to be processed in order to remove the outer layers of the coffee cherry and prepare the coffee beans for roasting and consumption. The outer layers of the cherry, including the pulp and mucilage, contain sugars, acids, and other compounds that can affect the flavor of the coffee if they are not removed. Additionally,...
Why does coffee need to be roasted?
Do you ever wonder why coffee tastes so rich and flavourful? A huge part of the secret is in the roasting process! Coffee beans come from the seed of the coffee fruit and in their raw form, they have an acidic, grassy, woody taste which simply put tastes yuck. Roasting the coffee bean to a specific temperature unlocks its full potential, releasing all the unique bitter, sweet, floral, and fruity flavours and aromas. Is roasting coffee similar to roasting nuts? Roasting coffee and nuts do share similarities, but there are also some big differences. Both involve exposing their raw form...
The Myth of fresh coffee
Okay, so you know how some believe that roasted coffee beans are just like lettuce or milk, and go bad, right after roasting? Well, we’re here to tell you that it’s a complete and utter myth! We want to shout it from the rooftops 100 times and then write it in bold so you don’t miss it: IT’S A MYTH. If anything, freshness shouldn’t be the main worry when it comes to roasted coffee beans. It’s more about how you store and age them to help preserve them for longer and allow the flavours to develop. Ground coffee, however, is...