The Coffee Podcast
E157 | Coffee Science: Fermentation
Jan 11, 2021
Lucia Solis, a fermentation expert with a strong background in winemaking, dives into the fascinating world of coffee fermentation. She shares her groundbreaking experiments using specialized yeast on coffee farms. Discover the complex timing and techniques crucial for optimal fermentation and how precise vocabulary can enhance coffee science. Lucia also reframes coffee's journey from bean to seed, emphasizing its botanical roots. Finally, she sheds light on the challenges coffee farmers face, advocating for a more equitable system in the industry.
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Quick takeaways
- Introducing specific yeast strains in coffee fermentation can enhance flavor and quality, challenging misconceptions about traditional fermentation timelines.
- Clear and precise vocabulary is vital in the coffee industry to improve understanding and communication about quality and processing methods among stakeholders.
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Role of Yeast in Coffee Fermentation
Introducing yeast to coffee fermentation can significantly impact the flavor and quality of the final product. Lucia Solis describes her hands-on experience in testing various strains of yeast while working with different coffee farms. These trials, primarily conducted in Central and South America, focused on evaluating how specific yeast strains could enhance fermentation processes, akin to making bread where quick results can be observed within just hours. The short fermentation times challenge common misconceptions, revealing that effective fermentation can occur rapidly while still producing robust and palatable flavors.
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