A lot More Than That an Infusion
The classic coffee milk in the morning, espresso in the afternoon to chase the dream, a tear in the evening after dinner … Coffee has become much more than an infusion. Key is a drink in our lives. Then we will see major benefits and properties of coffee.
- It is a natural drink that contains no additives, whose infusion is prepared from roasted seeds and ground coffee.
- In its chemical composition contains caffeine, a substance that gives the stimulant and part of its bitter taste.
- It also has organic acids, which influence the taste, smell and aroma, and minerals and vitamins but no nutritional value for the small amount it contains.
- The exact chemical composition with respect to the amount of caffeine and organoleptic (taste, aroma and color) varies according to:
- The botanical species of origin, for example Coffea arabica and Coffea robusta. The Arabica variety has the best quality aromatic and mild taste compared to robusta.
- The process of roasting, which is the process by which the coffee beans lose moisture and release the oils that give the flavor and aroma.
- The degree of milling of the seed.
- The method of preparation of the infusion and the amount of coffee used.
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