How to adjust the color of coffee
In the world of coffee, the depth of color not only affects the visual effect, but is also closely related to the flavor and degree of roasting. Whether you are making latte art coffee or adjusting the color of the drink, mastering the mixing skills of coffee color is crucial. The following is the core content related to coffee color among the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days. It will be analyzed in detail for you by combining data and techniques.
1. Factors affecting coffee color

| factors | Description | color change |
|---|---|---|
| Roast degree | Light roast, medium roast, dark roast | light brown→dark brown→near black |
| Extraction time | Espresso / hand brew time | The longer the time, the darker the color |
| Additive ratio | milk/syrup/chocolate | Lightening or layering effects |
2. Popular deployment plans (with search data from the entire network)
| Allocation target | Material ratio | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Ice American | Espresso:ice water=1:3 | ★★★★☆ |
| gradient latte | Milk:coffee=2:1 (layered injection) | ★★★★★ |
| Caramel macchiato color | Coffee:milk foam:caramel sauce=3:2:1 | ★★★☆☆ |
3. Practical skills
1.Basic color card comparison method: Compare the color card provided by the roaster with the coffee powder. Light roasting (Agtron#70-85) is suitable for fruit tones, and dark roasting (Agtron#30-50) presents chocolate flavor.
2.milk temperature control: The color of cold milk (4℃) mixed with coffee is more stable, while hot milk (above 65℃) tends to produce light and dark stratification, which is suitable for artistic latte.
3.Drink color formula:
• Light color = 1 part concentrate + 3 parts oat milk
• Dark colors = 2 parts concentrate + 1 part hot water
4. Recent hot cases
According to social media monitoring, the following two color correction methods have seen a surge in discussion recently:
•"Sunset Layering": Orange juice on the bottom layer + ice coffee on the middle layer + butterfly pea flower tea on the top layer, using density differences to form a three-color gradient
•"Black Gold American Style": Dark roasted coffee liquid is mixed with edible gold powder to create a shimmering effect on a dark background.
5. Frequently Asked Questions
| question | solution |
|---|---|
| Latte color is gray | Replace milk with fresher milk to avoid protein breakdown |
| Espresso light color | Adjust the grinding degree (fine to 0.5) to extend the extraction |
| uneven color | Use pre-fusion technique (inject a small amount of hot water first) |
Conclusion
The blending of coffee colors is both science and art. The recent popularity of low-saturated Morandi color coffee (with the addition of purple sweet potato powder/matcha powder) shows that consumers are increasingly demanding visual experience. It is recommended that practitioners regularly pay attention to the annual popular colors released by Pantone and transform them into coffee creativity. For example, the 2023 color of the year "Extraordinary Magenta" has spawned hot products such as beetroot coffee special blend.
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