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Roasting is a crucial step that transforms green beans into the aromatic, flavorful coffee we love. It’s a precise process that combines temperature, time, and technique to develop sugars, acids, and oils.
Stages of roasting:
- Drying phase (up to 160°C): Evaporates moisture, prepares beans for caramelization.
- Maillard reaction (160–200°C): Sugars and amino acids react to create complex flavors and brown color.
- First crack (~196°C): Beans expand, crack, and release aromatics — light roasts stop here.
- Second crack (~224°C): Oils emerge, darker profiles develop — think smoky, bitter notes.
Roasters constantly monitor these phases to highlight different flavor notes. A slight variation in seconds or degrees can make the difference between a vibrant cup and a dull one.
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