Torrefacto

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Torrefacto coffee beans (roasted with sugar)
Torrefacto coffee beans (roasted with sugar)

Torrefacto refers to the process of roasting coffee beans. It is common in Spain, France, Portugal, Costa Rica and Argentina.

The process involves adding a certain amount of sugar during roasting in order to glaze the beans. This results in a reduction in the acidity and bitter taste of the coffee.

The glazed beans are then mixed with normal roasted beans.