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Roasters listen for a sound to judge progress: beans expand and 'pop' as moisture escapes.

What is this moment called?

Q: What is this moment called?

First crack. 'First crack' is an audible pop as steam builds and beans expand — a key roasting milestone. It's unrelated to grinding or the coffee cherry.

First crack ✓
The grind snap
Cherry split

First crack
'First crack' is an audible pop as steam builds and beans expand — a key roasting milestone. It's unrelated to grinding or the coffee cherry.

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