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When considering how to select a bean there are two really important factors to consider: quality, and personal flavor preference. The main focus of article is to understand the main components of coffee that makes it what it is. Armed with this knowledge you'll be able to make an informed decision to get coffee that suits your palette and make sure you are getting a quality product.
 
When considering how to select a bean there are two really important factors to consider: quality, and personal flavor preference. The main focus of article is to understand the main components of coffee that makes it what it is. Armed with this knowledge you'll be able to make an informed decision to get coffee that suits your palette and make sure you are getting a quality product.
  
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=Flavor Terminology=
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Acidity
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Aroma
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Balance
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Bitterness
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Body
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Complexity
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Cleanliness
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Earthy
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Finish
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Sourness
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Sweetness
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StBtx0WnKTk
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StBtx0WnKTk
 
https://www.wholelattelove.com/community/blogs/2359/coffee-defects-when-good-beans-go-bad
 
https://www.wholelattelove.com/community/blogs/2359/coffee-defects-when-good-beans-go-bad
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==Varietal/Cultivar==
 
Common Subspecies
 
Common Subspecies
  
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=Flavors=
 
=Flavors=
 
=Preground Vs. Whole Bean=
 
=Preground Vs. Whole Bean=
 
="Espresso" Beans=
 
="Espresso" Beans=

Revision as of 10:56, 6 February 2017

Overview

When considering how to select a bean there are two really important factors to consider: quality, and personal flavor preference. The main focus of article is to understand the main components of coffee that makes it what it is. Armed with this knowledge you'll be able to make an informed decision to get coffee that suits your palette and make sure you are getting a quality product.

Flavor Terminology

Acidity Aroma Balance Bitterness Body Complexity Cleanliness Earthy Finish Sourness Sweetness


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StBtx0WnKTk https://www.wholelattelove.com/community/blogs/2359/coffee-defects-when-good-beans-go-bad

Types

Species

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eadHZdzeM5U

Varietal/Cultivar

Common Subspecies

Origin

Growing Altitude

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfAD0dbw6Pg

Processing

Roast

Blends

Caffeine Content

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq_dZ4P8BcU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB1fXM5Ozd4

decaf

Flavors

Preground Vs. Whole Bean

"Espresso" Beans