Japanese Roasters Are Soaking Green Beans to Unlock Cleaner Roasts
⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Japanese roasters are soaking green beans to remove impurities, resulting in cleaner, more consistent roasts by eliminating fermentation residue and dust. The method challenges tradition, prioritizing control over convention with measurable flavor improvements. In This Article The Science of Surface ImpuritiesA Shift in Roasting Philosophy Real talk: A Japanese roaster is washing green beans before roasting, and it’s sparking debate. The method? Soak for 20 minutes, then dehydrate at 35°C to restore original moisture levels. The goal? To remove surface impurities that linger from fermentation residue and dry mill dust. It’s a bold…