What Is Yellow Point in Coffee Roasting?
Definition
The observed transition when green coffee loses much of its green color and appears yellow or tan.
Why it matters
It is a practical sensory landmark for tracking early drying and comparing roast progression.
How it is measured or recognized
Log the time and measured temperature when the visual change is judged consistently.
Roasting tip
Define a house observation standard, because lighting, bean color and operator judgment can shift the call.
Related terms
Browse the Coffee Roasting Dictionary A–Z.
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