What is the purpose of selecting defective beans?

What is the purpose of selecting defective beans?

When buying coffee beans, we often see some beans with defects. These defects may include uneven color, different sizes, cracks or insects. However, for coffee lovers, it is very important to pick out high-quality coffee beans. So why do we spend time and energy to pick out these seemingly defective beans?

First of all, picking out defective beans can ensure that you drink high-quality coffee. Although there are some problems on the appearance, the internal quality may not be greatly affected. By carefully screening and removing beans with obvious defects or inferior characteristics, we can ensure that the coffee we buy has a good taste and rich aroma.

Secondly, potential risk factors can be excluded during the selection process. For example, when selecting beans with uneven color or severe insect damage, it means that they may have been attacked by mold or pests. These beans may have a negative impact on the taste and quality of the coffee, and even pose a potential risk to human health. Therefore, by selecting defective beans and excluding them, we can ensure that the coffee we buy is safe and reliable.

In addition, sorting out defective beans also helps maintain the sustainability of the supply chain. The coffee industry is a large and complex system with many participants in the planting, picking, processing and transportation links. If we only focus on beans that look perfect and ignore those beans that have certain defects but are still of good quality, these farmers and producers may face great pressure or economic losses. By supporting them and purchasing these slightly defective but high-quality and reliable products, we can help them achieve more sustainable development.

In short, we pursue three goals when selecting defective beans: high quality, safety, and supply chain sustainability. Although they may not look perfect on the surface, they still contain rich coffee flavor and quality. By carefully selecting these beans, we can ensure that we enjoy delicious coffee and contribute to the sustainable development of the entire industry chain.