From coffee berries to coffee beans: The art of making fresh, aromatic coffee

The amazing transformation of the coffee tree

Coffee is an intoxicating drink. Behind this delicious cup of coffee lies an amazing process - from coffee fruit to fresh and fragrant coffee beans. Let's explore this artistic production process together.

Step 1: Picking ripe fruits

Making high-quality coffee beans starts with picking. Farmers carefully observe the color and size of the berries on each coffee tree, and only pick them when they are fully ripe. This ensures the best taste and flavor.

Step 2: Remove the outer peel

When the ripe fruits are picked, farmers put them into pools for fermentation. During the fermentation process, the outer skin gradually falls off, and some chemical reactions caused by microbial activity make the internal mucilage more viscous.

Step 3: Clean the mucus

After fermentation is complete, farmers place the berries in a pool for thorough washing. This step is very important because it removes any remaining mucilage and other impurities, ensuring the purity of the coffee beans.

Step 4: Dry the coffee beans

After washing, the coffee beans need to be dried. Farmers usually spread them out on large wire racks and expose them to the sun for several days. This process not only preserves the coffee beans better, but also gives them a special flavor.

Step 5: Baking to create aroma

When the coffee beans are completely dry, they enter the roasting stage. This is the most critical step in the art of making fresh and fragrant coffee. By controlling the temperature and time, the roaster can adjust different degrees of color and taste.

Step 6: Pack and keep fresh

After being carefully roasted, fresh coffee beans need to be packaged to preserve their aroma and taste. Usually, special packaging bags are used to seal the coffee beans and some desiccant is added to prevent moisture.

Step 7: Grind to Release the Flavor

When we are ready to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, the last step is to grind the fresh coffee beans into powder. This process can release more flavor and aroma and bring us a better taste experience.

Conclusion

The art of making fresh and fragrant coffee requires many steps, and each step carries the farmers' pursuit of quality and attention to detail. From picking to packaging to the final grinding, every step is to enable us to taste the most delicious and intoxicating cup of coffee.

So, when you enjoy every cup of delicious coffee, please remember that behind it are countless farmers’ hard work and exquisite craftsmanship.