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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

Why Are Starbucks Coffee Beans Shiny?

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A: shiny coffee beans come from a chemical reaction between the internals of the beans and oxygen If a bean is roasted too long where the internal shell cracks and lets out CO2, it will react with Oxygen almost immediately and create that oil. Why are starbucks coffee beans so oily? The oil on the … Read more