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Coffee beans are becoming increasingly popular. Indeed, consumers are increasingly focusing on taste as the primary criterion for choosing coffee, to the detriment of price. However, coffee keeps all its freshness and flavours when it is kept in its basic form.
However, the coffee lover must know a few subtleties to choose his beans. One of them is the "blend" or "pure origin" labels. What do they mean? Is pure origin coffee more qualitative? What criteria should the consumer rely on? Here is the essential information you need to know to choose your pure origin coffee beans.
A pure origin coffee is made up of beans that come from a single geographical area. Some pure origin coffees even have their roots in a single farm. As with wine, geographical origin plays an essential role in the cultivation of coffee. This is called terroir. The nature of the soil, the climate, the exposure to the sun and the variety of the coffee plant make the flavors of the coffee evolve from year to year. The working methods, the drying time specific to a producer are other elements that can give a unique profile to the pure origin coffee bean.
The result is a unique taste in the cup, with strong aromas that may surprise the uninitiated. Indeed, the consumption of pure bean coffee has only recently developed. The palate of coffee drinkers is still used to the more consensual flavors of blended coffees.
For some years now, pure-origin coffees have included some grand cru coffees in their ranks. They are characterized by the noble origin of their production (East Africa, Caribbean, Mexico, etc.) and their rarity.
Pure origin coffee beans are different from blend coffee beans. In fact, this blending technique brings together different types of coffee to create a specific aromatic profile. Just as the master blender does in the world of wine and spirits, the roasterblends the coffee beans. Sometimes, this represents up to a dozen coffees of completely opposite origins. As a general rule, the blend is made up of Arabica coffee and Robusta coffee.
With a more balanced flavor palette, blended coffees are more easily adapted to the palate. For coffee connoisseurs, blends can lack a clear identity. That's why they turn to pure origin coffee beans.
Tasting a pure origin coffee bean takes coffee lovers on a journey. Nevertheless, it is better to discover the very strong flavors of pure origin coffee little by little.
The range of aromas is enormous in the world of coffee: more than 800 notes and flavors are listed, more than in oenology. More than 70 varieties of coffee, factors such as the quality of the soil, the climate, the level of precipitation, etc. The diversity of coffee remains very important. Pure bean coffee sometimes comes from a farm of a few hectares. Its aromas tell a unique story, that of the land to which the coffee belongs.
Pure origin coffee beans allow consumers to develop their palate. It is recommended to startlearning how to taste with rather well-balanced pure origin coffees. For example, pure origin coffee beans from Ethiopia are known for their sweetness. Then, the drinker can try coffees with more and more pronounced aromas.
Not all coffee beans are organic. Nevertheless, producers of this type of coffee generally have thematic labels. The choice of a coffee bean pure origin allows to obtain the best possible traceability. In a way, the distance between the consumer and the coffee grower is reduced. Sometimes, the name of the producers is even written on the packaging. This is a real source of pride for them, who have often suffered from a lack of recognition in the past.
How to choose your pure origin coffee bean? It all depends on the desired flavors for tasting. There are three criteria to help you make your choice according to the taste you are looking for: the variety of coffee, its origins and its vintage.
Generally, the variety of coffee remains the first factor on which the consumer inquires. There are several species of coffee, two of which are particularly cultivated: Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora. The first species refers to Arabica coffee varieties, while the second includes Robusta coffee.
Arabica coffee is more fragile than robusta. It grows at high altitudes, is less resistant to climatic variations and remains sensitive to pest attacks. On the other hand, this type of coffee has a much wider range of aromatic notes than robusta. Where Arabica offers more complex aromas in the mouth, Robusta is more intense, bitter and has a higher caffeine content. As a result, Arabica varieties are more concerned with pure origin coffee beans. The cultivation of Robusta, more economical, is rather intended for blends or industrial coffees. Nevertheless, the interest for Robusta coffee is growing among roasters and consumers.
Coffee is mainly produced in subtropical regions. Each producing country develops its own richness of terroir according to its climate, soil characteristics and cultivation methods. The consumer can base his choice of coffee on this information and his taste preferences. In a global way :
The origin of the coffee gives an indication of the usual taste of the coffee beans. Another important factor is the climatic conditions of the year of harvest. Indeed, the vintage of the coffee bean has a direct impact on its quality, much more than for a blend. A year that is too hot or sunny can reduce the complexity and acidity of the beans. As a reminder, the coffee tree flourishes in the shade of large trees, under an annual temperature between 12°C and 30°C. Conversely, a year with abundant and well distributed rainfall is beneficial for the growth of coffee trees.
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