Turustamata

Turustamata is a Finnish term that translates to "unroasted" or "raw" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of coffee beans, referring to coffee beans that have not undergone the roasting process. Raw coffee beans are green in color and have a significantly different aroma and flavor profile compared to their roasted counterparts. They possess a grassy, earthy, or even vegetal scent and taste, with a high level of acidity and a raw, starchy texture.

The process of roasting is what transforms the chemical composition of coffee beans, developing the complex flavors and aromas that consumers associate with coffee. Without roasting, the beans are essentially just the seeds of the coffee cherry. While some niche markets explore the use of unroasted coffee for various purposes, such as in certain health-focused diets or for experimental culinary applications, the vast majority of coffee consumed worldwide is roasted. The high moisture content and dense structure of turustamata beans also make them unsuitable for traditional grinding and brewing methods without prior roasting. Therefore, the term "turustamata" primarily signifies the initial, unprocessed state of coffee beans before they are subjected to heat.