All You Need to Know About Coffee Beans

Mar 11, 2025

All You Need to Know About Coffee Beans

How our Coffee Beans are Processed.

Coffee beans go through several stages before they reach our cup.

Cultivation and Harvesting:

• Coffee plants grow best in tropical climates, primarily in regions known as the “Coffee Belt” (South America, Africa, and Asia).
• The two main species are Arabica (higher quality, smoother taste) and Robusta (stronger, more bitter)

• Coffee trees take about 3-4 years to bear fruit, which are called cherries.
• Harvesting is done manually (hand-picking) or mechanically when cherries are ripe.

Processing Coffee Cherries

Once harvested, cherries need to be processed to extract the beans inside. There are two main methods:

Wet (Washed) Process

• Cherries are pulped (outer skin removed) fermented, washed and then dried.
• Produces a clean, bright flavor.

Dry (Natural) Process:

• Cherries are sun dried to about 10-12% moisture content on drying beds or patios under the sun or using mechanical dryers.

Milling & Sorting

• The dried beans are roasted at high temperatures (180-240 C / 356-464 F) to develop flavors.

The roast level affects the taste:

• Light Roast – Bright, acidic, retains original flavors.
• Medium Roast – Balanced acidity, body, and aroma.
• Dark Roast – Bold, smoky, and less acidic.

The roast level affects the taste:

• Light Roast – Bright, acidic, retains original flavors.
• Medium Roast – Balanced acidity, body, and aroma.
• Dark Roast – Bold, smoky, and less acidic.

Brewing

• Coffee is brewed using different methods like espresso machines, drip coffee makers, French presses, pour-over, or AeroPress.

How To Store Coffee Beans Properly

To preserve the flavor and freshness, coffee beans must be stored correctly.

Best Storage Practices.

Keep away from air, moisture, heat, and light:

• Store in an airtight, opaque container at room temperature.
• Avoid plastic or glass jars unless they are UV-protected.

Use a Cool Dark Place.

• A pantry or a cabinet away from sunlight and heat sources (like ovens or stoves) is ideal.
• Avoid storing in the fridge or freezer, as moisture can cause beans to degrade.

Buy Whole Beans & Grind Fresh.

• Ground coffee loses its freshness much faster than whole beans.
• Grind only what you need for immediate use.

Use within 2-4 Weeks of Roasting.

• Freshly roasted coffee is best consumed within a few weeks.
• If buying in bulk, Divide into smaller portions and store separately.

Vacuum-Sealed or Nitrogen-Flushed Packaging.

• If buying from a roaster, opt for nitrogen-flushed vacuum-sealed bags to extend freshness.

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