Coffee bean processing methods: from the heart to the extreme, explore new processes!

The processing method of coffee beans is one of the important factors that affect the taste and flavor of coffee. With the continuous improvement of the pursuit of coffee quality, people began to explore new processes to achieve better results. From the center to the extreme, various processing methods came into being.

First, let's talk about traditional processing methods. Traditional methods mainly include natural drying, water washing and semi-water washing. Natural drying is the oldest and simplest method. In this process, the coffee beans are placed in the sun to dry completely. This method can retain the original flavor and has a strong acidity and natural sweetness; water washing is to remove the peel from the beans before fermentation, washing and drying, making the taste more refreshing and bright; semi-water washing combines the advantages of the first two, fermenting to a certain extent after removing the peel, and reducing impurities through washing.

Secondly, let's look at what changes modern innovative processes have brought. Modern processes focus on details and precise control to improve the quality and taste of coffee. For example, the honey process is a relatively new method that retains a portion of the pulp after removing the peel and ferments and dries it with the beans. This method gives the coffee beans a more intense sweetness and rich taste; the freezing process is to freeze the coffee beans at low temperatures and thaw them before grinding, which can maintain the original aroma and flavor of the coffee beans.

Finally, let's explore the surprises brought by extreme craftsmanship. Extreme craftsmanship refers to those processing methods that pursue extreme quality and require highly professional technology and equipment support. For example, in the washing process, special formulas are used to adjust parameters such as water quality, time and temperature to achieve the best effect; or the flavor characteristics are adjusted by precisely controlling the microbial activity during the fermentation process; and personalized taste is achieved through customized baking methods, etc.

In short, from traditional to modern to ultimate craftsmanship, various processing methods provide us with more choices and possibilities. Whether it is natural drying for the original flavor, honey processing for innovative taste, or customized processing for ultimate quality, each method affects the flavor and taste of coffee to varying degrees. Therefore, when choosing coffee, we can try different experiences brought by different processing methods according to personal preferences and taste preferences.