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A method, device, electronic device and storage medium for grinding beans

ActiveCN116019371BCoffee millsSpice mills
The present application provides a method, apparatus, electronic device, and storage medium for grinding beans. The method for grinding beans includes: determining the grinding duration corresponding to a second grinding rate according to a first grinding rate; after the grinding rate of the coffee grinder reaches the first grinding rate, judging whether to start grinding at the second grinding rate under the current powder output weight of the weighing sensor according to the first grinding rate, the total powder output amount, the remaining powder amount in the pipeline corresponding to the second grinding rate, and the remaining powder amount of kinetic energy; if starting to grind at the second grinding rate, grinding at the second grinding rate and sending a stop signal to the motor after the grinding duration; otherwise, continuing to grind at the first grinding rate and jumping to judge whether to start grinding at the second grinding rate under the current powder output weight of the weighing sensor to continue execution. Through the method of the present application, the coffee grinder can be made to grind beans, and the actual powder output weight of the coffee grinder is equal to the total powder output amount required by the user.
Owner:MAXI (BEIJING) INT BRAND MANAGEMENT CO LTD

Grinding and extraction apparatus for coffee beans

The invention relates to a grinding and extraction apparatus for roasted coffee beans comprising a grinding device (60) and an associated extraction device (70); the grinding device (60) comprising one or more housings for receiving one or more beans containers (10, 20) with roasted coffee beans of the same or different types; the grinding device (60) comprising a reader (62) to obtain the information of the product parameters of the roasted coffee beans of the one or more beans containers (10, 20); the grinding device (60) further comprising a control unit configured to adapt the grinding size and the quantity of roasted coffee beans for obtaining a certain coffee blend from each beans container to be grinded according to these product parameters and / or according to a recipes database (64) comprising the beverage information associated to the beverage to be prepared; the grinding device (60) further comprising an encoder (62) to encode the beverage information on programmable identification means (65) on a product holder (61) in the grinding device (60), to where the grinded coffee is sent; the extraction device (70) being configured for receiving the product holder (61) and comprising reading means (72) to identify the beverage information in the said product holder identification means (65), the extraction device (70) further comprising a control unit to extract the beverage according to the beverage information retrieved and / or from the beverage information retrieved from a beverage database in this control unit. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for grinding roasted coffee beans and preparing a beverage from them using a grinding and extraction apparatus as the one described, and also refers to the use of a grinding and extraction apparatus as the one described for delivering a certain beverage from roasted coffee beans.
Owner:SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE SA

Device and method for the grinding of grinding material

A device and method are described for the grinding of grinding material by at least one grinder, the method comprising: actuating the grinder in a first direction for grinding of the grinding material, and actuating the grinder in a second direction different from the first direction, wherein the grinder is actuated in the second direction after completion of the grinding of the grinding material.
Owner:JURA ELEKTROAPPARATE AG

Roasting and grinding apparatus for coffee beans

The invention relates to a roasting and grinding apparatus for coffee beans comprising a roasting device (50) and an associated grinding device (60); the roasting device (50) being configured for receiving coffee beans of a certain type that will be roasted, the roasting device (50) comprising reading means (53) to identify the characteristics of the coffee beans dispensed to it, the roasting device (50) further comprising a control unit configuring the roasting profile of the beans according to the characteristics retrieved from the reading means (53) and / or from the characteristics of the beans in a database (51) in this control unit and / or according to the user's input; the roasted coffee beans being dispensed into a beans container (10, 20), the beans container (10, 20) comprising programmable identification means where product parameters of the roasted coffee beans of a certain type are encoded on it by an encoder (52) in the roasting device; the grinding device (60) comprising one or more housings for receiving one or more beans containers (10, 20); the grinding device (60) comprising a reader (62) to obtain the information of the product parameters of the roasted coffee beans of the one or more beans containers (10, 20); the grinding device (60) further comprising a control unit configured to adapt the grinding size and the quantity of roasted coffee beans to be delivered from the coffee beans containers (10, 20) for obtaining a certain coffee quantity and / or a certain coffee blend quantity from each beans container to be grinded according to these product parameters and / or according to a recipes database (64), and / or according to the user's input. The invention further relates to a method for roasting and grinding coffee beans using a roasting and grinding apparatus as the ones described, and to the use of such a roasting and grinding apparatus.
Owner:SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE SA

Wild ancient tree black tea and coffee hot extraction formula

The invention relates to a hot extraction formula of wild ancient tree black tea and coffee. The hot extraction formula is prepared from the following raw materials by weight: 3-5g of Yunnan wild ancient tree black tea; 300 to 500g of mountain spring water; 8-12 g of coffee beans; 20-35 g of an espresso coffee liquid; 1-3 g of crushed fresh orange peel; 1-2g of green prickleyash; 1-2g of cinnamon sticks; and 50-60g of iced litchi honey water. According to the hot extraction formula of the wild ancient tree black tea and the coffee, the coffee retains jasmine flower fragrance and citrus acid of Yarrowia and pungent fragrance of green prickleyash through hot extraction, the bitter taste is weakened through cold extraction of the black tea, the flower fragrance is prevented from being damaged by high temperature through cold extraction of the black tea, and the sweetness of cinnamon and honey of lychee flowers correspond to the honey note of the ancient tree tea, the active acidity of the hot coffee, the mild and sweet taste of cold tea soup and the slight numb stimulation of the green prickleyash; the wooden sweet fragrance of cinnamon releases honey charm of ancient tree black tea and tartaric acid of coffee through low-temperature slow extraction, the complexity is improved by the aid of oriental spices, the drinking experience of cold and hot overlapping is created, memory points are made through spice intervention and temperature contrast, and the method is suitable for being put out as a season-limited style in a high-quality caffeine.
Owner:YONGDE COUNTY CANNAHE COFFEE CO LTD

Micro-ground coffee powder and method for its manufacture

A method of manufacturing of a micro-ground coffee powder having a D90 of <75μm, comprising milling whole or cracked coffee beans with a moisture content <5wt% in a vibrating rod mill (VRM). Preferably, the VRM has rods 110 in a chamber 105 on sprung supports 115. Preferably, the roasted coffee beans are obtained using a post-roasting quenching step to produce a roasted bean moisture content of 1-2wt%. Preferably, 100wt% Arabica coffee beans are used. Preferably, the micro-ground coffee powder has a D50 of 20-30μm and a D90of 30-60μm. Preferably, the coffee beans are milled for 5-7 minutes in a single batch milling step with a coffee weight capacity of 3-15kg. Preferably instant coffee powder is made by mixing the micro-ground coffee powder with a soluble coffee powder or a liquid coffee extract, where the micro-ground coffee powder forms 5-15wt% of the instant coffee powder. Preferably, the micro-ground coffee powder has a number weighted average sphericity of at least 0.8 for a first fraction of particles of the micro-ground coffee powder sized 20-77.5μm and at least 0.6 for a second fraction of particles sized 94-114μm.
Owner:KONINK DOUWE EGBERTS BV

System for delivering ground coffee

ActiveJP7682213B2Coffee millsSpice mills
The present invention relates to a system for delivering ground coffee. The system comprises a container (13, 14) for containing roasted coffee beans, a dosing device (60, 70) for discharging the beans contained in the container, and a grinder (30) for receiving the beans delivered by the dosing device, which grinds the beans and then delivers the ground beans, and which moves to different grinding positions for different degrees of grinding. The dosing device is arranged between the container and the grinder so that it can function as a holding element to hold the beans inside the container. The system further comprises a control unit (91) for controlling the dosing device and the grinder, which controls the dosing device to deliver a specific amount of beans to the grinder, and controls the grinder to grind a specific amount of beans, thereby discharging the ground beans until the grinder runs out of beans, so that the grinder can then move to a different grinding position.
Owner:SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE SA

Coffee grinder with device for detecting filter holder or filter and method for detecting filter holder or filter

The present application discloses a coffee grinder comprising: a machine body having a motor and a grinding part for grinding coffee beans; and a device for detecting the presence of a filter and / or a filter holder in a set position suitable for receiving ground coffee, wherein the detection device comprises a normally open switch comprising a first half-support for the filter and / or the filter holder and a second half-support for the filter and / or the filter holder, the switch being arranged to close when the filter and / or the filter holder is in electrical contact with the first half-support and in electrical contact with the second half-support.
Owner:LA MARZOCCO

Process to prepare a liquid coffee concentrate with reduced acrylamide content by resin treatment

ActiveUS12635706B2Food ion-exchangeCoffee grinding methodsOrganic chemistryCoffea
A process for producing a liquid coffee concentrate that has a reduced acrylamide content. The process involves contacting a low aromatic aqueous coffee extract with a carbon and / or silica based resin with adsorptive function to reduce the acrylamide content of the extract, prior to combining the treated extract with a high aromatic aqueous coffee extract. In particular, the process comprises the steps of: a) providing a low aromatic aqueous coffee extract having a first acrylamide content; b) providing a high aromatic aqueous coffee extract; c) contacting the low aromatic aqueous coffee extract with a carbon and / or silica based resin with adsorptive function to provide a low aromatic aqueous coffee extract having a second acrylamide content; and d) combining the low aromatic aqueous coffee extract having a second acrylamide content and the high aromatic aqueous coffee extract to provide a liquid coffee concentrate, wherein the second acrylamide content is lower than the first acrylamide content.
Owner:KONINK DOUWE EGBERTS BV

Coffee grinder with automatic dose control system

ActiveUS12588782B2Coffee millsSpice millsAnimal scienceIdeal weight
Disclosed is a coffee grinder having an automatic coffee dose control system that provides for comparing a difference between an ideal weight set by a user and an actual weight measured by a load cell with an error; if the difference between the ideal weight and the actual weight is greater than the error, an extra-dose of coffee powder is dispensed.
Owner:CONTI VALERIO

Production method of drip coffee

The present application relates to a method for producing drip coffee, which involves the field of coffee production. To solve the problem that drip coffee still needs to be manually packaged into boxes after automated packaging, resulting in low efficiency, the method includes a packaging conveyor belt, a cartoning frame provided at the tail end of the packaging conveyor belt, a packaging guide assembly provided on the cartoning frame, and a packaging pre-storage assembly slidably provided below the packaging conveyor belt to pre-storage coffee bags guided by the packaging guide assembly; an outer box conveyor belt is provided below the packaging pre-storage assembly, and the packaging pre-storage assembly packs coffee bags into empty boxes on the outer box conveyor belt. The present application has the effect of increasing the degree of automation in the production process of drip coffee and improving production efficiency.
Owner:昆山真金食品有限公司

Production of coffee extracts retaining flavor components

The invention relates to the production of coffee extracts retaining aroma components. Disclosed herein is a process for preparing a coffee extract comprising the steps of providing a mixture of roasted coffee beans and water, milling the mixture of roasted coffee beans and water in a pressurized chamber, and separating the milled mixture into a liquid coffee extract and used coffee grounds. The coffee extract retains many flavor components of the baked beans.
Owner:GEA PROCESS ENG

Dual grinder for separating and removing silver skin at center of coffee bean and grinding coffee bean

PendingCN120813252ACoffee millsSpice millsBiotechnologyCoffee bean dust
The invention relates to a grinding machine for separating and removing silver skin contained in coffee beans so as to restore the original taste of the coffee beans and keep the freshness of the coffee beans. In addition, according to the invention, the silver skin positioned at the central notch position of the coffee bean is separated and removed, so that the original flavor and fragrance of the coffee can be improved. In addition, the present invention makes it possible to effectively separate and remove silver skin contained in coffee beans in a short time without requiring a large-scale device and a complicated treatment process. In addition, the present invention separates and removes the silver skin located at the cut in the center of the coffee bean, thereby maintaining the freshness of the coffee bean and prolonging the shelf life. Furthermore, the present invention eliminates the deterioration factors of the coffee flavor, which may be caused by the mixing of coffee bean fibers, coffee oil, and the like, and can further extract coffee having an excellent flavor. In addition, according to the invention, the silver skin positioned at the central notch of the coffee bean is separated and removed, so that the extraction amount of the coffee is increased, and the material cost of the coffee bean can be saved.
Owner:金妙雄

Grinding machine and grinding method thereof

A grinding machine includes a main machine body, a grinding device, a powder pressing device and a driving device, wherein the grinding device has a grinding housing mounted on the main machine body, and a grinding component arranged in the grinding housing; the powder pressing device has a powder receiving device and a powder pressing component; the driving device has a driver arranged on the main machine body, a first transmission shaft mounted on the grinding component, and a second transmission shaft mounted on the powder pressing component; the driver is in transmission connection with the first transmission shaft; the second transmission shaft is in transmission connection with the first transmission shaft; and the second transmission shaft is slidably mounted relative to the powder receiving device.
Owner:FORTUNE TECH MFG CO LTD

Method for delivering ground coffee

ActiveJP7766625B2Coffee millsSpice mills
The method relates to a method for delivering ground coffee for preparing a coffee beverage, and comprises the steps of providing a machine 110 comprising one or more containers 13, 14 for containing one or different types of roasted coffee beans, one or more dosing devices 60, 70 for dispensing the coffee beans contained in the one or more containers, and a grinder 30 for receiving the coffee beans delivered by the one or more dosing devices, the grinder being configured to move to different grinding positions for different degrees of grinding, setting the grinder to be in a specific grinding position, delivering a specific amount of coffee beans to the grinder by the one or more dosing devices after setting the grinder, and grinding the specific amount of coffee beans by the grinder, thereby delivering such ground coffee beans until the grinder is empty of coffee beans.
Owner:SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE SA

Beverage or food brewing method and beverage or food brewing machine

The present disclosure discloses a beverage or food brewing method and a beverage or food brewing machine. The beverage or food brewing method includes following steps: actuating a beverage or food brewing machine to produce powder through a grinding device and to output the powder to a powder holder; when the powder in the powder holder reaches a set amount, obtaining a first grinding time value T11 of the beverage or food brewing machine; according to the first grinding time value T11, obtaining a prolonged grinding time value T12 corresponding to the first grinding time value T11; making the grinding device continue operating for a period of time determined by the prolonged grinding time value T12 and outputting the powder from the grinding device to the powder holder. The present disclosure can precisely control the amount of powder, improve the taste of the brewed beverage or food, and have a relatively high degree of automation.
Owner:FORTUNE TECH MFG CO LTD

Method for dispensing ground coffee

The invention relates to a method for dispensing ground coffee for preparing a coffee beverage. The method comprises the steps of: providing a machine (110), which comprises one or more receptacles (13, 14) for storing one or different types of roasted coffee beans, one or more dosing devices (60, 70) for dispensing coffee beans, which are stored in the one or more receptacles (13, 14), and a grinder (30) for receiving coffee beans, which are dispensed by the one or more dosing devices (60, 70), the grinder (30) being configured to move into different grinding positions for different grinding degrees, respectively; setting up the grinder (30) so that the grinder (30) is in a specific grinding position; dispensing, with the one or more dosing devices (60, 70), a specific amount of coffee beans to the grinder (30) subsequent to the step of setting up the grinder (30); and grinding, with the grinder (30), said specific amount of coffee beans and, thus, dispensing the so ground coffee beans until the grinder (30) is free from coffee beans.
Owner:SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE SA

Method to roast coffee beans

The invention concerns a method to roast coffee beans in a roasting system, said system comprising : - a roasting apparatus (1), and - a smoke treating unit (2) configured to treat the smoke produced by the roasting apparatus, said smoke treating unit comprising at least an electrostatic precipitator (222), said electrostatic precipitator comprising at least one cell, said cell comprising ionization wires, collecting electrodes and repelling electrodes and said ionization wires being supplied with an electrical power in order to apply a high voltage V to the ionization wires, wherein, during each roasting operation implemented in the roasting apparatus, the method comprises the steps of : - monitoring the voltage V at the ionization wires and / or the electrodes along the time of the roasting operation, - if the monitored voltage becomes inferior to a pre-determined voltage threshold V0 during a period of time of the roasting operation, and - if said period of time, where the monitored voltage V is inferior to said lower voltage threshold V0 is superior to a pre-determined time threshold Δt, then displaying a cleaning alarm.
Owner:SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE SA

Roasting and grinding apparatus for coffee beans

The invention relates to a roasting and grinding apparatus for coffee beans, comprising a roasting device (50) and an associated grinding device (60); the roasting device (50) is configured for receiving a specific type of coffee beans to be roasted, the roasting device (50) comprises a reading means (53) for identifying characteristics of the coffee beans assigned to the roasting device, the roasting device (50) further comprises a control unit which configures a roasting profile of the coffee beans depending on the characteristics retrieved from the reading means (53) and / or from a database (51) of characteristics of coffee beans in the control unit and / or depending on an input of a user; the roasted coffee beans are assigned to a coffee bean container (10, 20) comprising a programmable identification means, wherein product parameters of the specific type of roasted coffee beans are encoded on the identification means by an encoder (52) in the roasting device; the grinding device (60) comprises one or more housings for receiving one or more coffee bean containers (10, 20); the grinding device (60) comprises a reader (62) for acquiring information of the product parameters of the roasted coffee beans of the one or more coffee bean containers (10, 20); the grinding device (60) further comprises a control unit configured to adjust a grinding granularity and a quantity of roasted coffee beans to be delivered from the coffee bean container (10, 20) in order to obtain a certain quantity of coffee and / or a certain quantity of coffee blend from each coffee bean container to be ground depending on the product parameters and / or depending on a recipe database (64) and / or depending on an input of a user. The invention further relates to a method for roasting and grinding coffee beans using a roasting and grinding apparatus as described and to the use of such a roasting and grinding apparatus.
Owner:SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE SA

Milling device

To provide a milling device which has a compact structure, and can comparatively easily and finely adjust the size of milled particles.SOLUTION: A milling device has a milling passage between a male milling head and a female milling head in a housing, a first adjustment assembly in an adjustment mechanism is connected to the housing, a second adjustment assembly includes a first adjustment sleeve and a second adjustment sleeve which are screwed with each other, when the first adjustment assembly is rotated, the first adjustment sleeve is rotated in conjunction with the rotation. Thereby, the rotation of the first adjustment sleeve drives vertical motion of the second adjustment sleeve, and the vertical motion of the second adjustment sleeve changes the size of the milling passage. The first adjustment sleeve and the second adjustment sleeve are screwed with each other, thereby the range of the vertical motion of the second adjustment sleeve is relatively small, thereby the change in the size of the milling passage is comparatively fine. Thus, the size of the particles of a milled matter can be easily and accurately controlled.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
Owner:NINGBO CHEFSHERE KITCHEN TECH CO LTD

Process technology and method for preparing BIO-ingredients, foods and beverages in absence of oxygen

PendingUS20260107953A1Oven air-treatment devicesPreservation by coolingAtmospheric airProcess engineering
A method and processing technology for preparing baked products from raw materials is disclosed. The method includes at least one baking or roasting step in which the raw materials are processed in the absence of atmospheric air, achieved through a vacuum, vacuum-compensated, or pressure—the latter two employing an inert atmosphere. A sealed rotary roasting drum (or processing compartment) is supplied with pre-heated inert gas while heating and rotating the raw materials, and the inert gas is optionally recycled for reuse. Additional unit operations such as milling, cooling, spraying, extraction, and storage are also performed in the absence of atmospheric air, to preserve product quality and prevent oxidation. Optional steps include cryogenic pre-milling, sweetener addition to generating a “torrefacto” effect, and supercritical fluid extraction of oils for later incorporation into the baked products. The disclosed technology enables continuous production of baked products with improved aroma, stability, and self-life, by maintaining an oxygen-free environment throughout processing.
Owner:MIRANDA LUIZ DE

Suspensions of micronized edible solids in lipids, having high solid content

Suspensions including at least 30wt% micronized edible particles suspended in liquid lipids (e.g., oil) and their production methods are provided. Suspensions may include sugar, salt and / or spices as edible solids, as well as fine tahini pastes made of raw tahini or from seeds and / or finely-ground coffee suspension in oil. Preparation methods include mixing the edible particles in liquid lipids or paste, reducing the particle sizes in a first coarse shearing step involving size-reducing mechanical interactions between the edible particles and a shearing device, and micronizing the size-reduced edible particles suspended in the liquid lipids or paste in a second fine milling step involving size-reducing mechanical interactions among the edible particles and / or between the edible particles and a milling device. Processing aids may be added to reduce the viscosity of the suspension. Seasoned fried food products may be prepared in a single step to yield a fine and uniform coating.
Owner:OMEGA 3 GALILEE LTD

Dual grinder for separating and removing the silverskin located in the center of coffee beans and grinding coffee beans.

PendingJP2026509940ACoffee millsSpice mills
This invention relates to a grinder for separating and removing silverskin contained in coffee beans, thereby preserving the original flavor and maintaining freshness. Furthermore, by separating and removing the silverskin located at the center cut of the coffee bean, the original flavor and aroma of the coffee can be improved. Moreover, this invention can quickly and effectively separate and remove the silverskin contained in coffee beans without requiring large-scale equipment or complex processing. Furthermore, by separating and removing the silverskin located at the center cut of the coffee bean, this invention can maintain the freshness of the coffee beans and extend their shelf life. Furthermore, by removing factors that degrade the flavor of coffee caused by the mixing of coffee bean fibers and coffee oils, this invention can extract coffee with superior flavor. In addition, by separating and removing the silverskin located at the center cut of the coffee bean, this invention can increase the amount of coffee extracted and reduce the material cost of coffee beans.
Owner:キム ミョウン

How to roast coffee beans

The present invention relates to a method for roasting coffee beans in a roasting system comprising a roaster 1 and a smoke treatment unit 2 configured to treat smoke produced by the roaster, the smoke treatment unit comprising at least an electrostatic precipitator 222, the electrostatic precipitator comprising at least one cell, the cell comprising an ionizing wire, a collecting electrode and a repelling electrode, the ionizing wire being powered to apply a high voltage V to the ionizing wire, the method comprising the steps of: during each roasting operation performed in the roaster, monitoring the voltage V at the ionizing wire and / or the electrodes over the time of the roasting operation; and indicating a cleaning alarm if, during the duration of the roasting operation, the monitored voltage falls below a predetermined voltage threshold V0 and if the time period during which the monitored voltage V is below the lower voltage threshold V0 exceeds a predetermined time threshold Δt.
Owner:SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE SA

Shaved coffee beans and coffee shaving methods

A coffee bean shaving process is utilized herein to produce shaved coffee bean products, such as coffee flakes, coffee shavings, and coffee slices, which may comprise clean and smooth faces and rough edges. Due to the shaving process described herein, the shaved coffee bean products may be produced with larger and fewer surfaces, thereby yielding a coffee product with greater surface area to volume (SA / V) ratios, particularly when compared to coffee grounds produced by conventional burr grinders. Consequently, by optimizing these SA / V ratios, it has been observed that one can maximize the coffee making potential of a coffee bean and reduce the SA / V variances between particles, thereby creating more consistent results.
Owner:WRIGHT ERIC

Cylindrical Coffee Grinder Burr Assembly and Method of Grinding

PendingUS20260157572A1Coffee millsSpice mills
A novel cylindrical coffee grinder burr type significantly increases the total cutting area possible within a given enclosure size. The design enables more robust support inside and outside the burrs, and creates opportunities to reduce mechanical complexity and product footprint by housing the motor within the circumference of the inner burr, and integrating hopper and anti-retention mechanisms into the outer burr itself.
Owner:FABIANI JOSEPH MASSIMO

Methods for producing instant white coffee

PCT designated stageWO2025226563A1Green coffee treatmentCoffee roasting methodsWhite coffeeProcess engineering
The disclosure relates to methods of making coffee extracts via extracting under a controlled pressure (e.g., a pressure equal to or greater than a saturation vapor pressure) and washing the extract at a low temperature (e.g., less than about 50° F) to produce liquid coffee extract having a variety' of different flavors and colors. The liquid coffee extract can then be further processed to obtain a dried coffee extract or instant coffee. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure.
Owner:STARBUCKS CORPORATION

Coffee bean grinder

Coffee bean grinder (1) comprising at least one grinder module (4), at least one supply of coffee beans (2) as well as a ground coffee dispensing area (6) with a bracket (13), onto which are porta filter (9) to be filled with ground coffee is put for the process of dispensing ground coffee into said porta filter (9), wherein the coffee bean grinder (1) comprises a proximity sensor for detecting the presence of a porta filter (9) on said bracket (13), and wherein said proximity sensor is at least indirectly coupled to a grinder control unit (5), characterised in that said proximity sensor is a contactless proximity sensor (16).
Owner:HEMRO INT AG

Apparatus and method for roasting and discharging coffee beans

The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) for more conveniently roasting coffee. The apparatus (1) specifically facilitates an improved means for discharging or ejecting coffee beans so roasted from the apparatus (1). The apparatus (1), which may be a home appliance, includes a chamber (10) capable of receiving coffee beans therein for roasting. The apparatus (1) further includes a device for generating an airflow to agitate the coffee beans received by the chamber (10). The chamber (10) is defined by a bottom (11), a top (12), and a sidewall (13) extending from the bottom (11) to the top (12). The sidewall (13) includes a discharge port (30) selectively movable between a closed position and an open position, such that when the discharge port (30) is in the open position, the airflow generated by the device can propel the coffee beans through the discharge port (30) and discharge them from the chamber (10).
Owner:SOCIETE DES PRODUITS NESTLE SA

Coffee roasting method

A coffee roasting method includes selecting a plurality of coffee beans, preheating a bean roasting bin to then add the coffee beans therein in order to heat the coffee beans to a temperature recovery point, continuously heating the coffee beans to set an internal water temperature of the coffee beans on an edge of evaporation of 90° C.-100° C. in order to soften the coffee bean fibers, following a temperature rise rate of the previous step to continuously heat, within a range of ±1.5 degrees / minute of such a temperature rise rate, the coffee beans to have a water content less than 5%, then controlling temperature such that during first cracking, chlorogenic acid in the coffee beans undergoes a dehydration reaction in a condition of water insufficiency so as to convert into chlorogenic acid lactone; and finally, before second cracking, ensuring the coffee beans are taken out before degradation of chlorogenic acid lactone.
Owner:CHEN BAI-SHIOU