How to choose beans

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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

When selecting a coffee you will want to see what kind of flavor notes the coffee is supposed to have. You may find that lower quality coffees do not list a flavor profile on their container. This may be a sign that the coffee is poor quality and should be avoided. Many mass produced coffees do not have the quality control or product consistency to be able to provide this information with certainty. Once you understand what these flavor terms mean you will understand what flavors you like/don't like, so that you know what to avoid when purchasing. Many of the flavor descriptions are self-explanatory

  • Acidity - Acidity is not a measurement of acidic a coffee is, but is instead more of a measure of how much of a fruity tang or wine-like flavor a coffee has. It can be compared to the pleasant tartness and crispness of a good dry wine.
  • Aftertaste
  • Aroma
  • Balance
  • Bitterness
  • Body
  • Brightness
  • Complexity
  • Cleanliness
  • Crema
  • Earthy/Natural
  • Finish
  • Floral
  • Fruity
  • Smoothness
  • Sourness
  • Sweetness


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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