Talk:Coffee roasting

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Relevant information was moved from an article Processing of coffee which incorrectly defined coffee processing as roasting. Coffee processing is the conversion of the fruit of the coffea plant into the stable commodity green coffee. Ronchy 00:20, 30 September 2005 (UTC)

The images mention that the coffee beans in them are years old - this sounds like something the article ought to mention. Are coffee beans aged to produce flavor?

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[edit] "Different Equipment, Methods"

I am aware of at least two distinct varieties of equipment that coffee roasters use. One of them is a large barrel like machine, the other 'floats' the coffee on curculated hot air to roast the beans. Could I request some clarification here?

It would be great if this article could really go into a few of the different roasting methods/machinery used and how those impact taste, etc.

[edit] 2 questions: Roasting history and French vs Italian roast

1): Anyone who can go into coffee history and roasting history and traditions?

2): In Europe (where it all started), 'italian' roast is the term used for what you today would name 'espresso' roast -the darkest. 'French' roast is then a bit lighter, but still dark. Somehow on the way we've got different terms and explanations. Wikipedia is read in all continents, and this could be explained a little.

[edit] "Home roasting is becoming popular again"

Is there a citation for this assertion? Nandesuka 18:51, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] caffeine quantities according to roast?

ive heard a couple times recently that the darker the roast, the lower the caffeine content... is this true? forgive me if this information is on here already, ive been at it for a bit and have yet to find any reference.

feel free to email me roninja@gmail.com 205.250.52.113 21:53, 2 September 2006 (UTC)


I am currently working on a coffee estate and can tell you that yes, the darker the roast, the lower the caffeine level (in coffee arabica at least). At this time I can not provide a source for you, I apologize.

[edit] Introduction

I made minor edits except for one sentence regarding recent technology implementation. Pressure valves on coffee bags are not particularly recent. Their introduction in the 1960's somewhat revolutionized the home coffee market.Derek 16:57, 31 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Torrefacto

Anyone care to link to this article to here: [1]. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Meltyman (talk • contribs) 13:13, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Minor correction

Changed incorrect "carmelized" to correct "caramelized". —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.97.1.7 (talk) 01:09, 4 April 2008 (UTC)