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Types of coffee roasts

Legend has it that a goatherd named Kaldi discovered coffee when, taking his goats to the slopes of Abyssinia, he noticed that they behaved in an energetic way after consuming a red fruit that they found in the bushes. Kaldi took some of the cherries to the abbot of the Chehodet monastery, who cooked them and obtained a drink so bitter that he had no choice but to throw it into the fire. When the cherries landed on the hot coals they were roasted and the beans inside the fruits released a delicious aroma.

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What is the nutritional value of coffee?

For a balanced diet, human beings need to consume about 50 nutrients and other non-nutritive supplements that bring benefits to the body. Coffee belongs to the second group, that of elements that provide practically no nutrients but nevertheless play an important role in nutrition.

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Differences between specialty, premium and gourmet coffee

People sometimes purchase a bag of specialty, premium or gourmet coffee without knowing exactly what they are buying. These terms are confusing; they are often used to refer to quality coffee in general and, in other cases, they are simply used as a marketing strategy to boost sales — particularly the words premium and gourmet.

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Latte art, step by step

One of the most pleasing things about visiting a coffee shop is being served a cappuccino with an attractive design on its surface. These decorative patterns, made with foamed milk on top of an espresso, are known as latte art and, although they do not guarantee a better flavor, they are a sure sign of a barista’s attention to detail and desire to serve their customers a visually appealing drink.

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Coffee Roasting Date

The roasting date is important for a successful brew. The reason behind this is that freshly roasted beans release gases in a process called degassing, making it difficult for a cup to be prepared immediately after roasting. A timely and sufficient release of the carbon dioxide contained in the beans must take place first.

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How to better understand the label on your bag of coffee

When buying roasted specialty coffee to enjoy at home, it is important to check the information on the packaging. It provides details on the origin of the bean, its roast level, roasting date and processing method, among others things, to help you choose the best coffee according to your flavor preferences.

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Water hardness and coffee makers

Water is a fundamental element in the preparation of coffee. A brew contains 98% water; its hardness, that is, the amount of minerals the water contains, has a direct impact on the extraction of the best attributes of the coffee bean.

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Coffee value chain and its key stages

Coffee beans travel a long way from the farm before they finally end up your cup. This journey is only possible thanks to the work of many people involved in harvesting, processing the beans, purchasing, transportation, exporting, roasting, packaging, grinding, and finally, the sale to the customer.

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