Are coffee beans expensive? A brief introduction to coffee bean cultivation

Speaking of coffee beans, we have to talk about coffee. Coffee can be said to be a favorite drink of most people at present, especially office workers regard coffee as a must-have medicine to refresh their minds. Over time, drinking coffee has gradually become a fashion, so many people will buy coffee beans to brew coffee by themselves. Friends who have been in contact with coffee for a while should have heard of the term "raising beans" more or less. So what is raising beans? How to raise them? Are the coffee beans on the market expensive? The editor of Huinong.com will answer them one by one.

Are coffee beans expensive?

The market price of coffee beans is affected by many factors, such as weather, brand, import, and freshness, so the price varies. Generally speaking, the price of ordinary coffee beans on the market is about 18 to 22 yuan per pound, while Starbucks takeaway coffee beans are relatively expensive, about 70 to 100 yuan per bag of 250g. Other imported coffee beans, such as Colombian coffee beans and business-grade Italian coffee beans, generally cost 60 to 98 yuan per pound. The market price of freshly roasted coffee beans is about 20 yuan per half pound, while coffee beans from some other regions cost about 30 yuan per half pound, etc.

Introduction to coffee bean cultivation knowledge

1. What is bean farming?

Bean raising is actually a process of "gas release" (roasted coffee beans contain about 2% carbon dioxide gas), commonly known as waking up the beans.

2. The role of soybean cultivation

Generally, the degassing of coffee beans starts three hours after roasting. Coffee beans that do not release any carbon dioxide will have a very unstable taste after brewing. In addition, if the beans are not properly bred, the coffee beans will have a noticeable "dryness" feeling, otherwise they will taste clean and have a prominent flavor. So in summary, the role of bred beans is to improve the taste.

3. How to grow beans? What is the time for growing beans?

There is a one-way exhaust valve in the bag of coffee beans. The best way to grow coffee beans is to put the coffee beans in the one-way exhaust valve and place the unopened coffee beans in a cool, dry, light-proof environment without irritating odors. After the bean growing period, just stick the one-way exhaust valve.

The time for growing beans varies, and can be determined according to the degree of roasting. Generally speaking, the recommended growing time for very light roasted beans is 14 days; light roasted beans are 10 days; medium roasted beans are 7 days; and medium-dark roasted beans are 4 to 5 days.

The above is the introduction of coffee bean prices and the relevant knowledge of coffee bean cultivation. In summary, the price of coffee beans is high and low, and you can choose the right variety to brew coffee according to your needs. In addition, bean cultivation is a necessary process that can improve the taste of coffee, so if you want to drink a delicious cup of coffee, you must understand the knowledge involved.