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There are different reasons to mix coffee together. The first goal, of course, is to make a cup of coffee which is of higher quality. The second is to use the lower quality coffee beans in the blend. The consistency from crop year to year is also a reason; since growing coffee is still dependent heavily on nature. A stable taste cannot be obtained if you just use coffee from one specific region. Moreover, some major brands tend to be dominant in the marketplace (i.e.: they tend to buy coffee from one place for its special flavour). Blending coffee serves as a solution to the problem, as it helps to source coffee from less expensive regions.
How many types should there be in a coffee blend?
As coffee tastes vary considerably from type to type, you often do not need more than 5 types of coffee in a blend. Such a blend should be a fanciful and tasty one. (Provided that you are aware of the flavours of the beans which are used in the blend).
Before or after roasting - which is better?
There are different ideas about when to blend coffee: before and after roasting. In fact, every type could roast a bit differently, but this is only a minor difference. Many people choose to blend their coffee before roasting. Of course, with some coffees which are more dense or too great (small) in size, we should blend after roasting.
Types of coffee often used:
As said before, a unique type of coffee may lack the necessary complexity, so some other types are added and create a blend. Coffee types from different sources have different characteristics, and each type meets a specific requirement of the coffee drinker.
Websites:
Sweet Maria’s
http://www.sweetmarias.com/Coffee Research
http://www.coffeeresearch.org/Holland By Mail
http://www.hollandbymail.com/Coffee Universe
http://www.coffeeuniverse.com/
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