Flavored coffee beans and method for producing flavored coffee beans

Abstract

The goal is to match the original aroma and taste of coffee with a flavor that differs from the original coffee aroma. [Solution] A mixture of green coffee beans and a flavored edible liquid is stored and fermented at a predetermined period and temperature. The fermented green coffee beans are then dried under predetermined drying conditions, resulting in a dried state with a flavor different from the original coffee aroma. In this case, plant juices and alcoholic beverages can be used as the edible liquid.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to flavored coffee beans which are coffee beans added with a flavor different from the original aroma of coffee, and a method for producing such flavored coffee beans.

Background Art

[0002] As flavored coffee which is coffee added with a flavor different from the original aroma of coffee, the flavored coffee disclosed in Patent Document 1 below is known. This flavored coffee is produced by spraying a water-soluble flavor on roasted coffee beans before or after grinding. By adding hot water to these roasted coffee beans to extract a coffee liquid, it is possible to enjoy the unique flavor of the flavor in addition to the original taste and aroma of the coffee.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the above-described conventional flavored coffee has problems to be improved. Specifically, the conventional flavored coffee adds a flavor different from the original aroma of coffee by spraying a flavor on roasted coffee beans. On the other hand, the original aroma and taste (sweetness, astringency, bitterness) of roasted coffee beans vary greatly depending on the roasting method. Therefore, in pursuit of a unique aroma and taste, sophisticated roasting techniques are employed. However, in the conventional production method of spraying a flavor on roasted coffee beans, the flavor is added as an afterthought to the finished aroma and taste, making it difficult to match the original aroma and taste of the coffee with the flavor.

[0005] This invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its main objective is to provide flavored coffee beans and a method for producing flavored coffee beans that can match the original aroma and taste of coffee with the added flavor. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To achieve the above objective, the flavored coffee beans described in claim 1 are flavored coffee beans to which a flavor different from the original aroma of coffee has been added, characterized in that a mixture of green coffee beans and an edible liquid having a flavor is stored and fermented for a predetermined period and at a predetermined temperature, and the fermented green coffee beans are dried under predetermined drying conditions to reach a dry state.

[0007] Furthermore, the flavored coffee beans described in claim 2 are the same as the flavored coffee beans described in claim 1, but in which plant juice is used as the edible liquid.

[0008] Furthermore, the flavored coffee beans described in claim 3 are the same as those described in claim 1, but with alcohol used as the edible liquid.

[0009] Furthermore, the method for producing flavored coffee beans described in claim 4 is a method for producing flavored coffee beans to which a flavor different from the original aroma of coffee has been added, characterized in that a mixture of green coffee beans and an edible liquid having a flavor is stored for a predetermined period and at a predetermined temperature to ferment, and the fermented green coffee beans after fermentation are dried under predetermined drying conditions to reach a dried state. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, a mixture of green coffee beans and an edible liquid having a flavor is stored for a predetermined period and at a predetermined temperature to ferment, and the fermented green coffee beans after fermentation are dried under predetermined drying conditions to achieve a dry state, thereby matching the original aroma and taste of coffee with the added flavor. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] The following describes embodiments of flavored coffee beans and methods for producing flavored coffee beans.

[0012] The flavored coffee beans according to the present invention are characterized by having a flavor (hereinafter also simply referred to as "flavor") that is different from the original aroma of coffee added to them.

[0013] This flavored coffee bean is manufactured as follows: First, green coffee beans and a flavored edible liquid are weighed in a predetermined weight or volume ratio, placed in a container, and mixed. In this case, the edible liquid can be a vegetable juice extracted from fruits, vegetables, or other plants. Alternatively, alcoholic beverages such as brandy, whiskey, or sake can be used as the edible liquid. These can also be mixed together.

[0014] Next, the mixture of green coffee beans and edible liquid is stored and fermented at a predetermined temperature and for a predetermined period (fermentation conditions). Subsequently, the fermented green coffee beans are dried under predetermined drying conditions to achieve a dry state. Through these steps, flavored coffee beans are produced.

[0015] In flavored coffee beans produced using the above manufacturing method, edible liquid flavor is added to the green coffee beans during the fermentation process. Then, by roasting these dried flavored coffee beans to the desired level using a unique roasting technique, it is possible to match the original aroma and taste of the coffee with the desired flavor.

Claims

1. These are flavored coffee beans that have flavors added that are different from the original aroma of coffee. Flavored coffee beans are characterized by being a mixture of green coffee beans and a flavored edible liquid, which is fermented under predetermined fermentation conditions, and the fermented green coffee beans are dried under predetermined drying conditions to reach a dried state.

2. The flavored coffee beans according to claim 11, wherein plant juice is used as the edible liquid.

3. The flavored coffee beans according to claim 1, wherein alcoholic beverages are used as the edible liquid.

4. A method for producing flavored coffee beans that have flavors different from the original aroma of coffee added, A method for producing flavored coffee beans, characterized by fermenting a mixture of green coffee beans and an edible liquid containing flavor under predetermined fermentation conditions, and drying the fermented green coffee beans under predetermined drying conditions to achieve a dried state.