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This time, we talked about From Cherry to Cup: The Journey of Coffee.
This video is on 24 Feb 2025. The scripts for this article are below.
Difficult
Many people know that coffee beans grow on coffee trees, but simply pouring hot water over the raw cherries will not produce the beverage we enjoy. The process of making coffee begins with harvesting ripe coffee cherries, either by hand or using machines. These cherries then undergo pulping, where specialized pulpers remove the outer skin and pulp, leaving the beans coated in a sticky mucilage. During the subsequent fermentation stage, this mucilage is broken down, enhancing the beans’ natural flavors. After fermentation, the beans are dried under the sun or with machines until they reach an optimal moisture level. They are then meticulously sorted by size, color, and defects before moving on to roasting. Roasting at precise temperatures and durations develops coffee’s characteristic aroma and taste. Finally, the beans are ground and brewed using methods such as drip, espresso, or French press, transforming them into the cup of coffee we savor.
difficult terms
- Harvest – To gather crops from the field.
- Pulping – The process of removing the outer skin and pulp from fruit.
- Mucilage – A sticky, gel-like substance found in plants.
- Fermentation – A process where microorganisms break down substances to change their properties.
- Moisture level – The amount of water present in a substance.
- Sort – To arrange items based on specific criteria.
- Roasting – The process of heating coffee beans to develop their flavor.
- Grind – To crush something into smaller pieces or powder.
- Brew – To prepare a beverage by steeping, boiling, or mixing.
Middle
Many people know that coffee beans come from coffee trees, but simply adding hot water to the raw fruit will not make coffee. The journey of coffee starts with picking ripe coffee cherries by hand or machine. These cherries go through a process called pulping, where a machine removes the outer skin and fruit, leaving the beans covered in a sticky layer. Next, the beans are fermented to remove this layer and bring out their natural flavors. After fermentation, they are dried in the sun or by machine to reach the right moisture level. Then, they are carefully sorted based on size, color, and quality. The next step is roasting, where the beans are heated at specific temperatures to create coffee’s unique taste and smell. Finally, they are ground and brewed using methods like drip coffee, espresso, or French press, becoming the delicious drink we enjoy.
difficult terms for this level
- Pulping – The process of removing the outer skin and fruit from something.
- Sticky layer – A thin, glue-like covering on a surface.
- Fermentation – A natural process where substances change due to microorganisms.
- Moisture level – The amount of water inside something.
- Sort – To separate things into different groups.
- Roasting – The process of heating food to change its taste and color.
- Brew – To make a drink by adding hot water to something like tea or coffee.
Beginner
Coffee beans grow on coffee trees, but you cannot make coffee by just adding hot water to the fruit. The process begins with picking ripe coffee cherries by hand or machine. Next, the cherries go through a process called pulping. In this step, a machine removes the outer skin and fruit, leaving the beans covered in a sticky layer. After that, the beans are fermented to remove this layer and improve their taste. Then, they are dried in the sun or by a machine until they have the right amount of water inside. After drying, the beans are sorted by size and quality. Next, they are roasted at a high temperature to create the special coffee flavor. Finally, the beans are ground and brewed using different methods like drip coffee, espresso, or French press, becoming the delicious coffee we drink.
difficult terms for this level
- Pulping – The process of taking away the outer skin and fruit.
- Sticky layer – A thin, glue-like cover on something.
- Fermented – Changed by bacteria or yeast to improve flavor.
- Sorted – Put into groups based on size or quality.
- Roasted – Cooked with high heat to change color and taste.
- Brewed – Made into a drink by adding hot water.
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