Acid in coffee: Everything you need to know
Coffee is a complex beverage with a variety of flavors—from sweet and nutty to fruity and spicy. A crucial factor in coffee's taste is acidity. This is often misunderstood, as many associate the t...
The taste of coffee explained - from bean to cup
Coffee contains over 800 volatile aroma compounds—more than wine. Whether you taste notes of citrus fruits, red berries, caramel, or dark chocolate in coffee depends on a whole chain of factors. ...
Arabica vs. Robusta – Comparison of the coffee varieties
Not all coffee is created equal. Behind the world's most popular bean lie two main varieties: Arabica (Coffea arabica) and Robusta (Coffea canephora). Understanding the differences helps you make ...
From a botanical point of view, the coffee plant belongs to the genus Coffea in the family Rubiaceae, which includes around 500 genera and more than 6,000 different species worldwide. Basically, ...
The structure of the coffee cherry
It has the following seven layers from the inside out: 1 – Middle piece 2 – Bean 3 – Silverskin 4 – Parchment skin 5 – Pectin layer 6 – Pulp 7 – Fruit skin The coffee that has been stripped...
Coffee bushes grow up to four meters tall and are only found in the wild in Ethiopia. The bushes bear fruit that we call coffee cherries. Coffee beans are the seeds of these cherries. Unlike local...