
Coffee Roasting Technique: Effect of Humidity on Coffee Roasting
Effect of Humidity on Coffee Roasting: Moisture is one of the most important physical properties of green coffee beans, considered a key quality parameter for coffee at all stages of the supply chain, from producer, purchasing, to the roaster. For producers and traders, moisture is considered a measure of the quality of coffee because it affects the shelf life and value of coffee beans. If the coffee is too moist (e.g. higher than 12.5%) their quality will deteriorate much faster. …