Joanna James
Are you a true coffee lover? Is coffee your best drink of the day? There are many different ways of roasting, grounding and making coffee. Hence, finding the coffee that suits your taste buds is not an easy feat. There are only two varieties of coffee beans, but the way the beans are roasted, ground and brewed creates a range of different options. Let’s dig deeper into the art of choosing the best coffee bean to suit your needs.
When you choose the appropriate brewing method for your coffee, you need to know about the roasting process that the beans underwent. Espresso coffee for instance is roasted to develop caramelization. And this bean is perfect for you if you use an espresso machine to brew your daily cup of coffee. On the other hand, filter roasted coffee goes through less development to keep its acidity intact. Filter coffee should be brewed manually or using an immersion brewer. The best coffee in the world differs from person to person. You can shop at online stores such as Damn Fine Coffee to pick your preferred roast profile.
You can choose whether you buy a coffee blend or single origin based on how you take your coffee. Blends go well with a dash of milk, but if you love your brew black, go for the single-origin option. You can start by trying different blends from the two main types of coffee beans – Robusta and Arabica. Grown at low altitude, Robusta beans have a bitter taste. Arabica is grown at a high altitude and brings about a smooth and acidic flavour. You can try a few blends of the two types of beans and choose your preference.
But, if you love to drink coffee in its purest form, go for a coffee of ‘single-origin’ – beans from a specific location like an estate or farm. This will allow you to savour the subtle flavour and unique profiles of the brew.
The climate and soil of the location impact the taste profile of each variety. You can do a bit of research on the regions as well as countries where the beans are grown. This way you can determine the flavour and acidity of your preferred bean based on the location. And, you’ll have an easier time picking your favourite and even become a bit of a connoisseur. The most famous coffee-growing regions include Ethiopia, Brazil, Colombia, Hawaii, and Indonesia. Once you determine the regions which produce the kind of coffee to make your preferred brew, you’ll have an easier time shopping for coffee.
The two processing methods of coffee beans are called – wet-processed and natural (unwashed). The washed or wet-processed beans are prepared with the cherry’s pulp removed before the fermenting, washing and drying process. This process adds great flavour, a bit of acidity and clarity to the brew. This is the most common method of processing coffee beans that producers use as it results in fewer defects. Unwashed or natural processing involves drying the beans with the cherry intact. As the sugars and flesh of the fruit penetrate the seed during the process, the outcome is a spectacular and distinct flavour.
The exhilarating range of coffee varieties available can make it difficult to choose the one you love to have every morning. But remember your choice of coffee beans will ultimately decide the taste and brewing method.
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