beans

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As they cook, the beans darken to a rich brown and begin to release an oil, something Netsi says is a sign of good quality coffee.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

They are then cleaned and roasted in the same pot and to ensure the roast is as even as possible, the beans must be constantly shaken as they heat.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Jevons grabbed a handful of beans, threw them in a box, then tried to guess how many beans were in there.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

I tend to lean toward Gelson’s beans, which I find have a particular flavor I tend to like.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

In the parking lot outside Brother’s Keeper, hamburgers and hot dogs sizzled on the grill, and rice and beans cooked in big pots over a fire pit built with cinder blocks.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz