Vocabulary and glossary to help you navigate the coffee world
Body
The layer beneath the crema with most of the rich and delicious flavours and aromas associated with espresso. Soft, syrupy, creamy, buttery/oily, silky when it’s good, dry or astringent when it’s not.
Brewing
The process of pouring hot water onto ground coffee beans. Water infuses the ground coffee, absorbs its chemical elements then passes through a filter to make the coffee beverage.
Coffee Belt
The name given to the band of subtropical regions crossing around 50 countries where coffee is grown. Principally mountainous regions that lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
Coffee Waves
The evolution of coffee over time: - 1st wave: air-tight cans and pre-ground portion packs were introduced - 2nd wave: focused on coffee origins, artisans and roasting styles - 3rd wave: consumers understand the specifics of their coffee.
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