ANTIGO (1 kg)

Characteristics

Composition

Roasted coffee beans, with no added ingredients. A carefully blended mix of arabica and robusta

coffees, selected at their origin. The coffees from South America contribute smoothness whilst

the African coffees bring strength and a full body to this blend.

General characteristics

Traditionally well-known for its ability to stimulate memory and raise levels of alertness, as well as mitigate the effects of tiredness.

Organoleptic characteristics

Appearance - Very abundant and persistent nut brown cream.

Aroma - Caramel, toast and dried fruit aromas.

Taste - Smooth, balanced and full-bodied coffee. Slight astringency and characteristic slight bitterness.

Technical characteristics

Physicochemical

- pH (coffee-drink): 5.5 ± 0.1 (largely depends on the type of water used)

- Acidity (drink; cm3 NaOH 0.1 N/10 cm3 solution): 1.1 ± 0.2

- Ochratoxin A: <5μ/kg

- Presence of foreign bodies: <0.5%

- Defective grain content: <8.0%

- Loss of mass on drying: <5.0%

- Ash content, in relation to the dry matter: <5.0%

- Caffeine content, in relation to the dry matter: 1.5% ± 0.3%

- Chloride content of the ash: <1.0%

- Aqueous extract, in relation to the dry matter: 28.0% ± 5.0%

Microbiological

- No microorganisms present (<10 ufc/g)

Packaging

Package - Complex package consisting of an inner polyethylene layer, an aluminium layer and an outer polyester layer with a one-way valve. The package is heat sealed.

Consumption

- To make the best coffee, warm the cup first.

- Your coffee machine should be regularly maintained to ensure that you keep enjoying top quality coffee.

- Get the best results by only grinding small quantities of coffee at a time.

- Grinding should be adapted to the machine type and should not be too fine or too coarse.

Storage

Keep in a cool dry place