Green coffee
Green coffee refers to the raw, unroasted seeds of the coffee cherry that arrive at the roastery straight from the farms. In this state, they look and smell more like fresh green peas or dried grains rather than the aromatic brown beans we are used to seeing. These seeds are incredibly hard, dense, and can be stored safely for many months without losing their freshness. It is only inside the roasting machine, under intense heat, that they transform to unlock the unique flavor notes hidden inside. Green beans are also the final form in which coffee leaves the origin, making them the ultimate benchmark for grading a farmer's hard work.
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Edu Corner in the Specialty Atlas app has the whole glossary, with terms linked to the coffees and brewing methods you actually use.
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