If you’re going to roast your own coffee beans, it’s essential that you know what you’re doing when it comes to buying the green coffee beans. There are just a few steps to this process – deciding what variety of bean you want, looking for quality points, and knowing where to shop. Let’s look at these in detail.
As you probably know, there are many types of coffee beans. Some varieties are bolder, some fruity, others ideal for a milder breakfast blend. You probably have your favorite already, even if you don’t know it. Don’t be afraid to ask your local coffee shop what types of beans go into making your favorite coffee variety. If you still don’t have a preference, the most popular types of green coffee beans for home roasting are Kenya AA and Costa Rican coffee.
It’s important that you look for little things that indicate the quality of the green coffee beans. If a shop or online retailer keeps the beans in an air-tight container, that’s a good indication that your beans will be fresh and perfect for roasting. Also make sure you buy beans that are whole. If you settle for beans that are broke and fragmented, you will miss out on many of the flavor oils that make a coffee truly special.
It can be hard to find green coffee beans. Because the demand isn’t localized, many providers only sell them on the internet. Unless you have a gourmet coffee shop near you, chances are that green coffee beans just aren’t available locally. You can be confident shopping online because it is in many ways much safer than buying in a brick and mortar store. You will also generally have the benefit of a larger selection online than you would at a local store.
After reading this article, I hop you have good luck finding the perfect green coffee beans for your home roasting needs.
