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Coffee inspection and testing

Before agreeing to buy a certain batch of coffee, Cogeco’s coffee experts carefully examine the samples and the coffee’s description provided by traders. Upon delivery of the samples, Cogeco’s experts proceed first to toast the coffee, and then carry out an organoleptic analysis.

The analysis

Visual assessment: usually carried out by only the most experienced coffee experts. In fact, it requires a deep knowledge of the qualities in the coffee bean’s exterior, for all the coffee varieties, as well as the honed skill of being able to spot any potential flaws visible to the naked eye. Bean size is also very important and it must comply to the standards set for every specific coffee variety. As a result, all the beans in a batch are examined, imperfect beans are rejected, and the total percentage is calculated: the higher their percentage results in a lower quality score.

Coffee tasting: once the coffee has been roasted, it is then ground in the laboratory, and an espresso coffee is prepared. The next step is an olfactory evaluation aimed at assessing the intensity and quality of the aroma. Following the aroma test, a proper coffee tasting is preformed whereby the taste is judged, and the taste profile, which describes the main characteristics such as body, sweetness, bitterness, acidity, to name just a few, is recording along with the defects in the taste.

Cogeco coffee tasters have launched a new product range: raw coffee blends created to satisfy the demands of small roasting companies, which are becoming increasing popular in big cities. These blends are specifically aimed at the most picky coffee lovers and espresso coffee connoisseurs.

Cogeco Laboratory’s services

- Among the services provided by our laboratory, Cogeco offers sample analysis for the most diverse of coffee varieties, including those we do not deal in ourselves.
- Our experts also provide consulting services on how to prepare and customize coffee blends.

Coffee tasting room

In our newly opened tasting room, clients are guided through the wonders of the coffee world and helped, by our coffee experts, to fully appreciate the typical characteristics of each coffee blend (including those blends not supplied by Cogeco). There is also a course in coffee tasting, aimed at those individuals who are looking to expand their knowledge on the different coffee blends.

 

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