Roast

Roast cooling

Also known as quenching · cooling · cool-down · quench

What it is and what sets it apart: Without fast quench coffee “keeps roasting” and can turn bitter/smoky. Differs from post-roast rest (days later).

How it is done: At drop → forced air / tray / cooler → agitate toward ambient → remove chaff → bag when cool.

Flavours and cup benefits: Clean quench = defined flavour and stable colour. Slow = flat, bake or smoke.

Technical notes: Water quench only with careful industrial protocols. Log cool-down time.

Common mistakes: Do not leave beans in the drum “a minute”. Do not bag hot.

In Cafesito

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