important flavour compounds

Why Are Some Coffee Beans Dry And Some Oily?

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The longer the roasting process lasts, the darker the resulting bean and the more oily the bean will look coffee beans contain natural oils that escape from the bean’s interior once the bean passes a certain roast level. Why are some coffee beans oily and others dry? It’s actually very normal for fresh, dark-roasted coffee … Read more

Are Oily Beans Good?

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Oils on the surface of beans carry important flavour compounds and can have a significant impact on the mouthfeel of brewed coffee. However, opinions about oily coffee are divided, with some suggesting it indicates low quality, while others claiming it’s a sign of freshness Why are my beans oily? Oily beans come from a chemical … Read more