Why do large coffee bean processing plants use grain steel silos to store coffee beans in large quantities?
Introduction of Coffee Beans Coffee trees produce coffee cherry from which harvesters collect coffee seeds or coffee beans. The coffee plant belongs to the Coffea genus in the Rubiaceae plant and is native to African and Latin American countries. The plants, which grow into medium-sized trees, bear fragrant white flowers each spring, followed by green, berry-like fruits. Coffee growers harvest these coffee cherries when the fruit turns a dark red color. Today, the coffee agribusiness is the second largest commodity in the world. In order to ensure the best condition of coffee beans, how to store coffee beans safely and properly has become a concern of many coffee bean manufacturers. Precautions When Storing Coffee Beans The worst enemies of coffee beans are air, moisture, heat and light. To preserve the fresh roast flavor of your coffee beans for as long as possible, store them in an opaque, airtight container at room temperature. 1. The silo for storing coffee beans should be bui