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Monika Sijko-Szpańska1, Iwona Mystkowska2, Aleksandra Dmitrowicz1
1Regional Research Centre on Environment, Agriculture and Innovative Technologies EKO-AGRO-TECH, John Paul II University in Biala Podlaska, Sidorska 95/97, 21-500 Biala Podlaska, Poland.
Abstract:
The chemical profile of coffee depends on numerous factors, the complexity of which makes it difficult to clearly assess their influence. The aim of this study was to comprehensively evaluate the impact of selected coffee brewing methods (Espresso, Simple Infusion, French Press, V60), taking into account the coffee species (Arabica, Robusta, Blends), the degree of roasting (light, medium, dark) and the geographical origin (single-origin and multi-origin) on the chemical composition of the brew. Eighteen different types of coffee, which differ in the aforementioned characteristics, were analyzed. The caffeine content (using high-performance liquid chromatography), the total phenolic content (TPC; using a spectrophotometric method), and selected minerals (calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, zinc; using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry) were analyzed. The analysis showed that both the brewing method and the species had a significant influence on the chemical profile of the resulting brews, while the degree of roasting and the origin showed no significant influence. The Espresso method showed the highest caffeine, TPC, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorus content, the V60 method-calcium, iron, and sodium, and the French Press and Simple Infusion methods showed intermediate values. Robusta coffee contained more caffeine and TPC, Arabica contained more magnesium, and Blend showed medium values for both species. The results obtained may have practical implications for both consumers and the coffee industry, supporting informed decision-making and the refinement of brewing methods.
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