University Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (9): 80-88.doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202210082

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The Chemical Journey of Coffee Beans

Qiting He()   

  • Received:2022-10-26 Accepted:2022-12-19 Published:2023-09-21
  • Contact: Qiting He E-mail:heqt@sustech.edu.cn

Abstract:

The method of roasting coffee beans was invented by the Arabs of Yemen, who then spread the method to Egypt and Turkey, and finally worldwide. This paper provides a detailed understanding of coffee beans from a chemical perspective, including discussions on identification of two coffee bean varieties—Arabica and Robusta, the chemical process of coffee roasting, and the pore structure of coffee beans.

Key words: Coffee and chemistry, Coffee roasting, Coffee bean