| abstract |
@ Disclosed herein is a coffee product which when brewed is characterized by having a reduced bitterness and improved brew holding quality. The coffee product is produced by an ultrafast roasting process wherein a blend of green coffee beans is roasted to a specific color preferably using a fluidized bed roaster at temperatures of from about 550°F (288°C) to about750°F (399°C) for 30 to 120 seconds. The roasted coffee is quenched with air or inert gas, and ground or flaked. |