Welcome to the intricate world of coffee - a journey from the farm right through to your cup. At Nordfell, we're passionate about every step in the coffee-making process, ensuring you get the finest brew in each sip. This essential guide will walk you through how coffee is made, highlighting why choosing Nordfell for your coffee needs is a step towards quality, sustainability, and unparalleled taste.
From Seed to Cherry: The Coffee Farming Process
The journey of coffee starts with a small seed, planted in rich, fertile soil in equatorial countries where the climate is perfect for coffee cultivation. These seeds sprout into coffee plants, which after three to four years, begin to bear fruit, known as coffee cherries. The cherries turn from green into red when they're ripe and ready for harvesting.
Coffee farmers pick these cherries by hand. This labour-intensive process is crucial for quality, as it affects the flavour profiles of the coffee. At Nordfell, we source our coffee from farms that practice sustainable farming, ensuring the health of the soil and ecosystems is fully preserved.
The Processing: From Cherry to Bean
Once harvested, the coffee cherries undergo processing to remove the fruit flesh and reveal the coffee beans inside. There are two primary methods: the dry method, where cherries are laid out to dry in the sun, and the wet method, which involves washing the cherries to remove the flesh. The chosen method significantly influences the coffee's final taste profile.
The beans are then dried, either naturally in the sun or through mechanical means, to reach the correct moisture level. They are then hulled to remove the outer layer, leaving the green coffee beans ready for the next crucial step… roasting.
The Art of Coffee Roasting
Roasting transforms green coffee beans into the aromatic brown beans we're familiar with seeing in the UK. It's an art that requires precision and skill, significantly influencing the coffee's flavour, aroma, and colour. We take great pride in our roasting process, which we've perfected to ensure each batch is consistent and of the highest quality.
Roasting involves heating the beans at high temperatures. The temperature and duration of roasting are meticulously controlled to achieve the desired roast level, from light to dark. Each level unlocks different flavours and aromas, from the light, acidic notes of a light roast to the bold, robust qualities of a dark roast.
From Our Roastery to Your Cup
After roasting, the beans are cooled, packaged, and then they make their way to our stockists and online store. We ensure our packaging preserves the freshness and quality of the coffee, so you experience the best cup every time.
Choosing Nordfell means more than just buying coffee. It means supporting sustainable farming practices, benefiting from our expertise in roasting, and enjoying coffee that's crafted with passion and precision.
Why Choose Nordfell?
We're committed to the journey of coffee, ensuring every step, from farm to shop, is executed with care and excellence. Here's why our customers love us:
- Quality and Freshness: We source the finest beans and roast them to perfection, ensuring you get fresh, flavourful coffee.
- Sustainability: We support sustainable farming practices, contributing to the health of the planet and the communities we work with.
- Expertise: Our roasting process ensures each bean reaches its full potential.
- Passion: We're not just about coffee; we're about the experience and joy it brings. Our team's passion is reflected in the quality of our product and service.
Whether you're a coffee aficionado or a casual drinker, Nordfell is here to elevate your coffee experience. Explore our range, learn about our process, and taste the difference passion makes.
