How to hand-select the perfect coffee bean?
I would like to know from you guys, what criteria do you use to select the perfect (green) coffee bean for roasting purposes?
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If you are hand selecting than you might refer to AA standards for the chaff, etc.
Also discoloration from the median color of the other beans can lead to irregular roasting intervals (if you have a mix of colors they may "crack " at different ranges of time). Similarly you should prefer the beans to be approximately the same size.
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If you prefer coffee with a smoother taste, go for dry and lighter-coloured coffee beans. These beans have been roasted for a shorter period, giving it a less bitter flavour profile. Likewise, if you like a bolder and more bitter brew, darker roasts will make the cut.How do I choose the right coffee bean?
Lighter roasts have more acidity than darker roasts. Light roasted beans are dry, while darker roasts develop oil on the bean surface. Caffeine level decreases as the roast gets darker. Light roasts have a toasted grain taste and pronounced acidity.How do you pick coffee beans for roasting?
Typically, single origin beans work best with a medium-roast (somewhere past first crack and before second crack), as this preserves the single-origin flavours. Go too far, and all coffee beans start to taste the same. Cheaper beans are usually darker roasted, as a way of injecting more intense flavour into the mix.Coffee Tutorials | Selecting the right coffee beans | Breville USA
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Your definition of "perfect" may be different than mine. Some people prefer specific types of coffee beans, such as Brazilian, Sumatran, Mexican, Kenyan, etc. I assume that is NOT what you mean, since that is based on your own personal taste.
I assume you are asking where you should buy your greens. The easy answer is to purchase high quality green coffee beans. This means that you should purchase from someone who you trust. You basically have to rely on other people's advice, and see if you agree with their recommendations.
After doing my research, I joined the green coffee buying club, where I buy most of my beans. I have have also purchased from (and recommend) Sweet Marias. Their web site is a treasure trove of information on coffee, including green coffee beans and coffee roasting.
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