Beginning to Blend Coffee Beans

Just as it is with wine, various factors such as location, region, growing season, and climate affect the tastes of different coffee beans from all over the world. Not to mention that different coffee beans are roasted in varying darkness and intensity.

Just one type of coffee bean will not be able to create the subtle layers and depth that a great espresso has. This is why there are different coffee blends to add complexity to the brew.

If you try an experiment of blend coffee beans, you will discover that there are almost limitless flavors and taste variants available to all kinds of coffee lovers.

If you’re just starting out to blend coffee beans, it is recommended that you check out your local store or supplier’s house blends. From these you can try experimenting on your own.

For espresso blends, try out beans from Brazil, Panama, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic as these coffees add sweetness to the brew but do not dominate the taste buds.

If you want to add acidity to your blend, try experimenting with beans from Costa Rica, Venezuela, and Colombia. These types of coffee should only be used in minimal amounts as they are rather acidic.

For brightness in your coffee blend, beans from the African region such as Ethiopia, Kenya and Zimbabwe are recommended. These coffees are very aromatic and contribute to the longevity of flavor in an espresso blend.

Document your experimentation in a specific manner. Set aside a notebook to record various attributes of different coffee beans. You can write down descriptions of taste, aroma, aftertaste, body and other such characteristics so you can use your notes as reference for your future blends.

You can begin blending by using Brazilian coffee as a base and adding a small portion of a different coffee to it.

Make sure that your coffee beans are fresh as well because this contributes to the aroma and taste of the coffee. Most of all, enjoy the process of discover that comes with blend coffee beans.