Refining
Refining: For the most part, this refers to the roasting of the coffee beans and, in particular, to the slow roasting. Because only in slow roasting does the roast master
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Refining: For the most part, this refers to the roasting of the coffee beans and, in particular, to the slow roasting. Because only in slow roasting does the roast master
Residual moisture, noun: Moisture content of green coffee. The optimum residual moisture is between 11.5% and 12%. Parchment coffee has approximately 30% residual moisture and is therefore dried in the sun
Roast master, noun: The roast master is responsible for roasting the coffee. Being a roast master requires a lot of experience, patience, care and a “nose” in order to develop
Roasting, noun: The last and most important step in refining. Each coffee bean consists of between 300,000 to 400,000 cells. When heated, very complex chemical reactions take place. Sugars and
Roasting loss, noun (also known as scorching): It describes the loss in weight from green to roasted beans due to water vapor and roasting gases. In filter coffee it is
Roast profile, Subst., n., is the specification for the individual roasting of a coffee. It essentially consists of duration and temperature and depends on which flavors are to be developed
Robusta, noun: Coffee variant. It is cultivated at low altitudes and therefore, for the most part, also maintained and harvested mechanically. In contrast to Arabica, the beans are somewhat smaller,
Robusta, Subst. coffee variety. Grown at lower altitudes and therefore mostly cultivated and harvested mechanically. In contrast to Arabica, the bean is somewhat smaller, rounder and has a straight cut.
Scarcity of resources, Subst. w. Refers to the finite nature of natural resources such as coal, oil, water, ores, etc. Population growth and the ever-increasing demand for food, energy and
Schümli, noun: A Swiss German word indicating filter coffee with coffee creamer. Also referred to as a café crème.
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