What Are the Flavor Characteristics of Costa Rica Fire Mountain Anaerobic Fermented Coffee? What Are the Steps in the Anaerobic Fermentation Process?

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Anaerobic Fermentation Process

1. The flavor of coffee cherries is more concentrated in the mucilage rather than the seeds.

2. Influenced by factors such as cherry maturity, variety, seasonality, and water/soil conditions, different mucilages have different sweetness levels and qualities; different mucilages provide different flavors.

3. Fermentation is a process that converts sugars into various compounds and produces alcohol; this process generates CO2, which gradually creates high pressure in sealed containers; high pressure helps the seeds absorb flavor compounds from the mucilage.

4. Controlling temperature and time can regulate alcoholic fermentation.

5. pH value is an important reference indicator during the fermentation process.

In summary, a fully sealed stainless steel container that allows monitoring is essential;

Secondly, all coffee cherries participating in fermentation must be fully mature, with sugar content reaching a certain standard, and of sufficient quality.

During the fermentation process, strictly control the changes in temperature and pH value. When the sugars in the mucilage are just completely consumed, immediately open the container to stop fermentation and quickly dry under sunlight to avoid over-fermentation.

Costa Rica · Volcán de Fuego · Anaerobic Fermentation

Product Name: Costa Rica · Volcán de Fuego

Origin: Costa Rica, Western Valley

Farm: El Socorro

Finca: Cordillera de Fuego (Volcano of Fire)

Farm Owner: Luis Eduardo Campos

Variety: Caturra

Altitude: 1400m

Processing Method: Anaerobic Fermentation

Flavor: Cinnamon, red apple, clove, mulled wine

FrontStreet Coffee Recommended Brewing Method

Recommended Brewing Method: Pour-over

Dripper: V60

Grind Size: Medium-fine grind

Water Temperature: 90±1°C

30g of water for bloom, bloom time is 30s

Segmentation: Pour water to 120g, pause, then slowly pour water to 225g

That is, 30-120-225g