How are coffee beans flavored?
Flavored coffee beans, far from being a new invention, are thought to have been in existence in one form or another for centuries. In their most recent incarnation, as a trendy beverage, flavored coffee beans have been popular since the 1990s.Flavoring OilsThe oils used in the flavoring process are a combination of natural and synthetic chemicals which are compounded by professional scientists.Processing the BeansThe beans are first treated in either the dry or wet method to remove their membrane casings.Roasting the BeansThe beans are roasted in ovens at a temperature between 380 and 480 degrees Fahrenheit. The length of roasting time determines the flavor as the process starts the release of the natural oils.Determining Flavor UsageThe typical amounts of flavoring oil used are between 2 percent and 3 percent. For example, 3 lbs. of flavored oil are added to 100 lbs. of roasted coffee beans.Adding Flavored OilsThe beans are placed in a slow spinning drum where the flavored oil is adde
