{"id":2671,"date":"2020-04-06T11:01:31","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T09:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/biepiblog.apvdtest.it\/?p=2671"},"modified":"2021-05-16T19:04:52","modified_gmt":"2021-05-16T17:04:52","slug":"choosing-the-best-coffee-beans-for-espresso-in-3-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biepi.net\/wakeup\/choosing-the-best-coffee-beans-for-espresso-in-3-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the best coffee beans for espresso in 3 steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you often feel like an alchemist when preparing coffee? We get it, it\u2019s not the easiest thing to do, especially when it comes to espresso coffee beans.<\/p>\n

It can be frustrating after you invest in a coffee machine<\/a> not to achieve the flavor you want for you coffee. So here are three steps you can take to avoid that.
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Step 1: Know your coffee varieties<\/h2>\n

While there are many coffee species – over 100 in fact – most of them fall into two main varietals, Arabica and Robusta.<\/p>\n

Arabica coffee<\/strong> contains less caffeine than the Robusta variety, about 0.7-1.5 % and its flavor is sweeter and more delicate. Arabica beans do best at altitudes of 3,000 to 6,500 feet (900 to 2,000 meters) and typically the higher the altitude the finer the crop. The shrubs require very careful cultivation and need a soil rich in minerals, as a result, it\u2019s very expensive to grow this variety and prices are higher than other coffee types.<\/p>\n

Robusta coffee<\/strong> can be grown at lower altitudes and the plant is more resistant than the Arabica variety, it also contains more caffeine (1.7-3.5%). A cup of Robusta coffee is bitter, with earthy, wood and leather notes.
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Step 2: Be clear about the coffee roast you need<\/h2>\n

The variety you pick won\u2019t even matter if the beans aren\u2019t roasted properly. In fact, roasting has a significant impact on the flavor, aroma, and color of coffee. Usually, dark-roasted coffee with low acidity and big body is the preferred choice for espresso.<\/p>\n

But how can you even tell if the roasted coffee you purchased is good quality?<\/p>\n