How to Blend Roasted Coffee Beans
Coffee goes through multiple processes before the finished product hits the shelf. Preparation involves the raw coffee bean fruit being picked, washed, sorted, hulled, occasionally polished, roasted, and sometimes blended. Coffee is grown all over the world, which provides a variety of flavors. Roasting the coffee beans adds distinct differences in the beans. To add yet a different flavor to the final coffee, sellers will blend different varieties of roasted beans together to create new product. Does this Spark an idea?
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Research coffee classes using the Internet, local newspapers, and community college adult education class schedules for offerings in tasting classes. Take a class that teaches the differences among aroma, acidity and body. Aroma defines the smell and lasting flavor of the coffee. Acidity carries the bright and dryness to coffee taste. The weight of the coffee in the mouth is considered the body. Classes that demonstrate and teach coffee tasting typically involve the student in experiencing the three components of coffee characteristics. Books are available that describe the coffee tasting experience, but cannot replace a real taste testing with instruction.
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Taste test a variety of coffees. Arabica and Robusta coffee are common favorites. Choose coffees from different regions across the world. Coffee growing regions are close to the equator. According to CoffeeResearch.org, common Arabica areas include Central America, East Africa and Indonesia. Vietnam, Africa and Brazil generally produce Robusta coffee.
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Choose two coffees that boast qualities that you like. For instance, one coffee may have a nutty aroma while a second coffee may have high acidity.
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Scoop 2 tbsp. of each coffee chosen into a bean grinder. Grind the beans and brew the blend of coffee. Repeat the process of scooping beans of each coffee into the grinder using different measurements of each until a successful flavor hits your pallet. A coffee blend can contain more than two coffees, but starting out with two gives the beginner blender a feel for the process.
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Take notes as you mix each coffee. Write down the type of coffee, date, and measured amount into the blend.
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Tips & Warnings
Store blended coffee in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.
To gain a flavor consistent with espresso, use blends of coffees from Mexico, Panama, Dominican Republic and Brazil.
Coffees with a bright aroma include beans from African regions.
If you do not like high acidic coffee, avoid coffees from Colombia, Venezuela and Costa Rica.
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