Joshua Tree Coffee Colombia Supremo Green Beans 4 lbs of Green Coffee Beans Start Price USD 18.50 Current Price USD 18.50 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 End Time Friday, November 28, 2008 Location Meadview, Arizona See more about 'Joshua Tree Coffee Colombia Supremo Green Beans' Description   Now Offering **************************************** ***Green Coffee Beans*** **************** ROAST YOUR OWN COFFEE We offer the highest quality (Organic) green coffee beans for your home roaster. #4 pound pillow packages Colombia Supremo (Cerro Grande) Coffee Specifications: Altitude: 3500-5500 feetVariety: Caturra, ColombiaProcessing Method: WashedGrade: Strictly Hard BeanSpecies: ArabicaHarvest: October-December Certifications: Rain Forest Alliance Cup Characteristics: Medium round body, sweet acidity, chocolate and nutty flavors   Overview of the The Roasting Process In a nutshell, here is the roasting process you will be observing: For the first few minutes the bean remains greenish, then turn lighter yellowish and emit a grassy smell. The beans start to steam as their internal water content dissipates. The steam becomes fragrant. Soon you will hear the "first crack," an audible cracking sound as the real roasting starts to occur: sugars begin to carmelize, bound-up water escapes, the structure of the bean breaks down and oils migrate from their little pockets outward. After the first crack, the roast can be considered complete any time according to your taste. The cracking is an audible cue, and, along with sight and smell, tells you what stage the roast is at. Carmelization continues, oils migrate, and the bean expands in size as the roast becomes dark. At this point a "second crack" can be heard, often more volitile than the first. Small pieces of the bean are sometimes blown away like shrapnel! As the roast becomes very dark, the smoke is more pungent as sugars burn completly, and the bean structure breaks down more and more. Eventually, the sugars burn completely, and the roast will only result in thin-bodied cup of "charcoal water."Basic Requirements For Roasting CoffeeTo roast your own coffee at home, the following basic requirements must be met for a successful roast. There are several methods available to home roasters that meet these requirements, from a stovetop popcorn popper to a fully automated roasting appliance. Beans must be heated to temperatures of 370 oF to 540 oF. Faster air currents permit lower temperatures. The coffee beans must be in constant motion to prevent scorching or uneven roasting. The beans must be cooled quickly to prevent over roasting Roasting coffee produces smoke which must be vented properly. The roasted beans shed the outer skin during the roasting process and the light weight skins (called chaff) can make a mess if not handled properly. We are proud to sell Responsible Coffee   Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!