Coffee Beans Flashcards
(34 cards)
coffee beans from one country origin.
Varietal
coffee beans that contains two or more varietals which
possess unique characteristics.
Blends
coffee beans which contains a less caffeine
content as low as 3% - 5%..
Decaffeinated
coffee beans than had undergone natural processes
only.
Organic
The sole species of quality beans, which grows and thrives at high
altitudes.
Its beans mature slowly and have time to develop body and density
Coffee Arabica
Its shape is more oblong and has a curving cleft down its middle
* Has low caffeine content
Coffee Arabica
This species produces superior quality coffees, which possess the
greatest flavor and aromatic characteristics.
The production represents 80% of the worlds coffee trade,
however, only 10% of this meets specialty coffee standards.
Coffee Arabica
- It has the ability to grow at lower altitudes and cheaper to produce
- its tress are easier to grow, produces higher yields.
Coffee Robusta
This bean is rounder in shape with a straight cleft down its middle
* Has high caffeine content
Coffee Robusta
It is the type you are most likely to drink when you follow
instructions to “ Add hot water and stir “
* This are more disease resistant than Arabica species
* This beans usually possess a woody, astringent flavor.
* They are used when a lower price or additional caffeine is desired.
Coffee Robusta
- originated in Liberia, West Africa
- beans are fairly light and pointed
- the flavor of the coffee is mild
Coffee Liberica
This plant needs partial to full shade and rich, well-drained soil
has a very mild, slightly nutty taste, despite the strong coffee smell produced
Coffee Liberica
- oval shaped but slightly flattened
- thrives in warm to hot climates
- smooth, slightly earthy without having any hint of a burnt flavor
Coffee Excelsa
complicated chemical process that creates the
distinctive flavor of coffee from a bland bean.
Coffee roasting
is largely responsible for coffee’s aroma and flavor.
caffeol
machines roast the coffee beans as they tumble in a rotating drum that typically heated by gas or wood
Drum Roasting
roast the coffee beans as they tumble on a current of hot-air
Hot-air roasting
means “made on the spur of the moment” and it should be served within 20 seconds after it has poured.
ESPRESSO
is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water
under pressure through ground coffee
ESPRESSO
it is served as 1 or 2 shots in a small cup called as demitasse or as
part of a hand-crafted coffee beverage such as a café latte, cappuccino or other espresso-based drinks.
ESPRESSO
the water soluble elements of the coffee and the dark
brown base of the espresso shot.
Solution
the tiny particles of coffee and gas bubbles that are
suspended in the middle layer that contribute to the feeling of the body in an espresso and help to prevent you from tasting the bitter flavors in the coffee. It is slightly lighter in color than the base of the espresso
Suspension
Espresso brewing extracts more oils than other brewing
methods. also known as “crema”
Emulsion
Clean and in good condition
Espresso Machine