WorksheetsCoffee Processing
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is the act of removing the layers of skin, pulp, mucilage, and parchment that surround a coffee bean?
Processing coffee
Harvesting coffee
Growing coffee
Selling coffee
What are the four main coffee processing methods?
Natural/Dry process, Washed/Wet process, Wet hulled, Honey process
Roasted, Ground, Brewed, Served
Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, Excelsa
Espresso, Americano, Latte, Cappuccino
What is the moisture level that coffee beans must reach before they are depulped in the Natural/Dry Process?
11%
10%
12%
15%
What is the main characteristic of washed/wet processed coffees?
Cleaner, brighter, and fruitier
Heavy-bodied and sweet
Complex with a winey acidity
Earthy and nutty
What is the process called when a depulping machine removes the coffee seeds in wet hulled processing?
Hulling
Fermenting
Drying
Depulping
What are honey processed coffees referred to by?
Colors – black, red, yellow, and white
Flavors – sweet, bitter, sour, and salty
Regions – Africa, Asia, America, and Europe
Types – arabica, robusta, liberica, and excelsa
What is the flavor profile of honey processed coffees?
Much sweeter than other types of coffees
Bitter and strong
Light and floral
Earthy and spicy
What is the primary benefit of the Natural/Dry Process in coffee processing?
It shortens the processing time
It enhances the coffee's fruity flavors
It reduces the caffeine content
It makes the coffee less acidic
Which coffee processing method is known for producing a heavy-bodied and sweet flavor profile?
Wet hulled
Honey process
Washed/Wet process
Natural/Dry process
What is the main reason for using a depulping machine in coffee processing?
To roast the coffee beans
To remove the outer layers of the coffee cherry
To grind the coffee beans
To package the coffee for sale
