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In the world of internationally traded commodities, coffee is second
only to oil in dollar volume. So, as you can imagine, the economic
health of many nations rests on their coffee production.
Although some magnificent
coffee trees are grown in Hawaii, most coffee that's consumed by
Americans is imported. Major US importers include: Brazil, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Guatemala, Kenya and Yemen, among others. What's interesting
is that all coffee is grown between the Tropic of Cancer and the
Tropic of Capricorn.
For over a decade Peaberry
has not only created great coffee, but also solid relationships
with many of the finest and most respected growers and importers
in the world. You can taste our dedication - and theirs - in every
cup.
The
Roast
To achieve distinct flavors is the job of the Master Roaster. The
Master Roaster knows just how to bring out the bean's distinctive
flavors of regional coffee varieties. This is the goal. The ideal
roast fully develops the character of each individual variety of
coffee. When skillfully performed, the roasting can change the bean's
chemical composition and releases the oils that give each coffee
variety its unique flavor qualities. These oils also release the
irresistible smell we all know and love. The longer and darker the
roast, the more oil is released and pushed toward the surface of
the bean.
Peaberry's Master Roaster
uses a 1927 Probat roaster from Germany to roast small batches of
green beans for various lengths of time - depending upon the bean's
region of origin. Then, when the coffee reaches a peak shade of
darkness, the Master Roaster quickly air-cools the beans, halting
the roasting process.
Roasting
Facts
When a bean has been roasted for a while, it begins to swell and
loose moisture. Beans roasted to Full City may loose up to 20 per
cent of their total weight. Lighter roasts lose only about 12-16
percent of their mass in roasting. Please remember, that darker
doesn't mean stronger in terms of beans. In fact, darker roasts
produce beans with less caffeine than lighter roasts. The longer
and slower the roast, the heartier the flavor. Most roasts take
less than 20 minutes to achieve perfection. Among the roasts Peaberry
uses are:
Types
of Roasts
Full City
Roast: the bean has a dark brown color and oil-free surface.
Vienna Roast:
the bean's dark brown color and slightly oily surface give a distinct
taste
Italian Roast:
the bean is very dark brown in color and the surface is oily,
producing a smoky and bittersweet aftertaste.
French Roast:
the bean has a dark bittersweet taste and a very oily surface
that's almost black.
While light roasts highlight
acidity and sourness, the Full City Roast, for example, balances
acidity and sweetness, bringing out the full range of flavors present
in arabica beans. Sound fascinating?
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