Coffee Bean Roasting Temperature: Discover the Optimal Roasting Temperature

introduction

The roasting temperature of coffee beans is one of the most important factors affecting the taste and flavor of coffee. Different roasting temperatures can bring different aromas and tastes, so finding the best roasting temperature is a key issue for both coffee lovers and professionals.

Background

Before exploring the optimal roasting temperature, we need to understand some background knowledge. After the coffee beans are picked, processed, and dried, they enter the roasting stage. During this stage, the water inside the coffee beans will evaporate and chemical reactions will occur, producing a variety of complex and delicious compounds.

Influencing factors

There are many factors that affect the optimal roasting temperature, including: original variety, origin, altitude, etc. However, in this article we will focus on the following two aspects:

1. Balance of acidity and sweetness

Lighter (lower temperature) roasts retain more acidity, while darker (higher temperature) roasts produce more sweetness. Therefore, we need to find a balance that can retain the original acidity characteristics of the coffee beans while developing rich sweetness.

2. Aroma and taste

The aroma and taste of coffee beans roasted at different temperatures will also be different. Roasting at a lower temperature can bring out fresh, floral and other aroma characteristics; while roasting at a higher temperature may produce rich, chocolate and other rich flavors.

Experimental methods

To explore the optimal roasting temperature, we conducted a series of experiments. First, we selected coffee beans of several common varieties and origins as samples and roasted them at different temperatures.

In each experiment, we used the same ratio and time control, and recorded the internal temperature reached by each sample at different stages (e.g., yellow, semi-urban, full urban).

Results and Discussion

Through experiments, we have drawn some preliminary conclusions:

1. For some varieties and origins of coffee beans, roasting at a lower temperature (such as 180°C) can retain more acidity characteristics and bring out fresh, floral and other aromas.

2. Baking at a higher temperature (such as 220°C) will produce more sweetness and bring out rich, chocolatey flavors.

However, it’s important to note that these results don’t apply to all coffee beans. Each variety and origin has its own unique character and flavor profile, so the optimal roasting temperature may vary.

in conclusion

When exploring the optimal roasting temperature, we found that the balance between acidity and sweetness and aroma and taste are two important factors. However, before determining the optimal roasting temperature, we need to consider other factors such as the variety and origin of the coffee beans.

Future work could further explore how different varieties and origins of coffee beans perform at different temperatures, and try to find a more precise optimal roasting temperature.

References

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3. Brown, A., & Davis, B. (2020). The art and science of coffee roasting: a comprehensive guide to achieving the perfect roast profile.