Coffee is an aromatic drink that is naturally rich in caffeine. The coffee bean contains organic acids that influence the taste, aroma and flavour.

 

One fresh coffee bean contains

 

 

• Water, between 6 and 13%. The water evaporates during roasting.

• Bold, 15 to 20%.

• Proteins. Some of the 11% proteins contained in the fresh coffee bean disappear during the roasting process.

• Minerals. Coffee beans contain small amounts of potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus.

• alkaloids. The main exponent of this organic substance is caffeine. Arabica coffee contains 1 to 1.5% of caffeine, while Robusta coffee contains twice this amount.