Appearance | Ground coffee or whole beans |
Color | Brown (varies from light to dark roast) |
Size | Whole beans: 1-2 cm; Ground: 100-500 microns |
Shape | Oval (whole beans) |
Texture | Smooth (whole beans); fine or coarse (ground) |
Aroma | Rich, fragrant, nutty or chocolatey |
Taste | Bitter, acidic, with various flavor notes depending on origin |
Density | Approximately 0.3-0.8 g/cm³ (varies with grind size) |
Moisture Content | 2-5% (for roasted beans) |
Nutritional Content | Contains caffeine, antioxidants, and some vitamins and minerals |