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What Is Second Crack?

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second crack – If the roast continues long enough, coffee will go through a second crack. This is slightly softer sounding than 1st crack and it’s usually when oils will begin to migrate from the inside of the bean to the outside Is second crack louder than first crack? First Crack: This is a much … Read more

Is Light Roast First Crack?

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At approximately 196 °C (385 °F), the coffee will produce a cracking sound. We refer to this point as the ‘first crack’, marking the beginnings of a lighter roast. At the first crack, a large amount of the coffee’s moisture has been evaporated, and the beans will increase in size. Is light roast before or … Read more