METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RICH-FLAVORED ROASTED COFFEE BEANS AND GROUND ROASTED COFFEE BEANS

摘要

A method of manufacturing roasted coffee beans which comprises the steps of roasting coffee beans and rapidly cooling the roasted beans to -17.degree.C or lower within 3.5 minutes after the roasting. If ground coffee beans are desired, an additional step of grinding the cooled roasted beans at a temperature of 20.degree.C or lower is carried out. The above method effectively slows down the process of flavor deterioration and provides rich-flavored coffee beans without requiring a complex, expensive freezing apparatus or coolant.