A large amount of coffee is consumed in the United States. What is the essential component that has made these drinks popular throughout the ages? Name the different types of coffee. Describe how the preparation procedure can affect the amount of key components in the final product. Please include coffee freshness, water-to-coffee ratio, water type, water temperature, brewing time and equipment, and holding time. Why do roasted coffee beans have an oily coating? Why does coffee lose its flavor as it cools or stands?
What will be an ideal response?
See section 27-4. The essential components in coffee are caffeine and theobromine. The discussion should center around the various techniques used to brew coffee and how they result in differing levels of caffeine.
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