MISTAKE | PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
Over-blanching | Beans become mushy, flavour lost | Ensure water does not exceed 75°C and/or blanch smaller beans for only 3 minutes |
Inconsistent sweating | Uneven curing, off-flavours | Ensure consistent heat and humidity, check beans daily and manually rotate beans |
Over-drying | Beans become brittle and lose aroma | Limit direct sun exposure to 2-3 hours daily, keep in shade after |
Under-drying | Beans develop mould | Ensure proper airflow, use fans if necessary |
Poor storage | Beans dry out or develop off-smells | Use airtight, moisture-controlled packaging |