Grassy/woody notes from age or process

Key Concepts

• Causes of Grassy/Woody Notes:

• Coffee stored for too long, leading to staling.

• Incomplete drying during post-harvest processing.

• Parchment or bean exposure to high humidity.

• Poorly executed natural or honey processing, leaving excessive vegetal residues.

• Sensory Indicators:

• Tasting notes reminiscent of freshly cut grass or raw wood.

• Flat or dull flavor profile.

• Reduced sweetness and fruit clarity.

• Solutions & Prevention:

• Properly dry coffee to target moisture before storage.

• Maintain stable, cool, and dry storage conditions.

• Rotate stock to prevent long-term aging effects.

• Adjust processing methods to avoid vegetal overtones.

• Monitor beans for early signs of staling or off-flavors.

Summary

Grassy or woody flavors often signal issues in processing or storage. Attention to drying, storage environment, and timely roasting helps maintain coffee quality.

• Tags:
• Key Concepts
• Coffee Quality
• Flavor Profile
• Post Harvest
• Storage Conditions
• Rotate Stock
• Cool Dry
• High Humidity
• Honey Processing
• Processing Methods
• Target Moisture
• Natural Honey
• Drying Storage
• Helps Maintain
• Maintain Stable
• Dry Coffee
• Concepts Causes
• Processing Storage
• Tasting Notes
• Sweetness Fruit