What to do with coffee beans after purchase?

Coffee beans are a popular beverage ingredient, but many people may be confused about how to process them. Here are some common processing methods.

First of all, the most common processing method is roasting. Roasting is to heat the raw coffee beans to a high temperature, so that the internal moisture evaporates and chemical changes occur, thus producing a unique aroma and flavor. Different degrees of roasting will bring different taste and flavor characteristics. Light roasting usually retains more of the original flavor of the coffee beans themselves, and has characteristics such as sourness, flowery and fruity aromas; medium roasting will produce a more balanced, richer and slightly bitter taste; deep roasting will fully release the oil on the surface of the coffee beans, producing a strong and bitter taste.

Secondly, you can also choose to brew or make other forms of drinks at home. For those who like to brew coffee by themselves or make various complex drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos, you can grind the coffee beans into a suitable powder before using. Different brewing methods and recipes will bring different taste and flavor experiences. In addition, coffee beans can also be used to make desserts or seasonings such as coffee chocolate and coffee sauce.

In addition, if you are not interested in roasting or brewing, you can also choose to send the coffee beans to a professional roasting plant or coffee shop for processing. They usually customize the processing according to your requirements and provide you with freshly roasted coffee beans.

Finally, whether you handle it yourself or hand it over to a professional, be sure to keep it clean and hygienic during the processing, and make sure it is stored in a cool, dry and well-sealed environment to extend its shelf life.

In short, whether you process it by hand or hand it over to professionals, you need to have a certain understanding of how to handle coffee beans before enjoying delicious drinks. I hope the above introduction can help you better utilize and enjoy this precious raw material.