Description
Infusion is a thermally driven extraction process that mobilizes soluble flavor and bioactive compounds from plant materials into a solvent.
Technical
The process relies on temperature‑dependent solubility and diffusion kinetics; at higher temperatures, hydrophobic essential oils and alkaloids become more soluble, while hydrophilic compounds such as caffeine and catechins are extracted at lower temperatures. Extraction follows first‑order kinetics, with the rate constant increasing exponentially with temperature. Proper control of temperature, time, and particle size allows selective extraction while minimizing oxidation and bitterness.
Science
Primary Reaction
Dissolution and diffusion of soluble plant compounds into the solvent
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
floralherbalspicycitrusyearthywoodymedicinalfruitynuttysmoky