Ultrafast roasted coffee

摘要

Disclosed herein is a coffee product which when brewed is characterized by having a reduced bitterness and improved freshness retention or 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 DEG F. (288 DEG C.) to about 750 DEG F. (399 DEG C.) for 30 to 120 seconds. The roasted coffee is quenched with air or inert gas, and ground or flaked.