壹苹派生活美语　解读咖啡的秘密（二）

　　Many varieties of coffee beans are grown around the world, but the process of preparing coffee is generally the same everywhere. The preparation of the beans, particularly the roasting process, is the primary factor that determines the strength and flavor of the coffee. The roast level of coffee beans is categorized into four color groups—light, medium, medium-dark, and dark. In general, lighter roasts tend to be more acidic, while darker roasts are more bitter.

　　世界各地种植的咖啡豆种类繁多，但各地的咖啡制作过程大致相同。咖啡豆的制备，尤其是烘焙过程，是决定咖啡浓度和风味的主要因素。咖啡豆的烘焙程度分为四种颜色：浅烘焙、中烘焙、中深烘焙和深烘焙。一般来说，越浅的烘焙往往较酸，而越深的烘焙则较苦。

 

生活必备字词：

variety　n. 种类

a variety of...　　各式各样的……

preparation　n. 准备

bitter　a. 苦的

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