Coffee Terms Glossary

Rumour has it americanos get their name from ww2 when american gis in italy would dilute their espressos with hot water.

Coffee terms glossary.

I ve compiled a list of common and not so common terminologies and definitions that ll help you on your way. Coffee s history goes back to at least the fifteenth century and spans the globe. Terms for coffee brought to degrees of roast ranging from somewhat darker than the traditional american norm to dark brown. Acidity diminishes and a rich bitter sweetness emerges.

Coffee grown above 4 500 feet is referred to as strictly hard bean. Affogato an affogato italian for drowned is a coffee based dessert where a scoop of ice cream or gelato often vanilla in flavor is drowned in a shot of espresso. Glossary of coffee terms definitions to become a coffee connoisseur you must understand the language we use to truly understand what s going on. Coffee terms glossary of coffee terminology.

A coffee dictionary coffee encyclopedia and coffee glossary providing detailed information about every major gourmet coffee from around the world as well as lesser known exotic coffees. Glossary of coffee related terms. From farming and processing terms to coffee roasting and barista lingo you can find it here. Welcome to the world s best coffee and espresso terms.

A glossary of coffee terms. Also included are organic coffees fair trade coffees bird friendly coffees and shade grown coffees. Coffee terms coffee terms a. We ve broken down the most common coffee terms beginning with the letter a for easy browsing.

Among many newer american specialty roasters roast styles once called by these names may in fact constitute the typical regular roast of coffee. Ice cream traditionally vanilla drowned with a shot of espresso. Coffee terms glossary of definitions. Coffee terms a.

This terminology says that beans grown at higher altitudes mature more slowly and are harder and denser than other beans and are thus more desirable. Our coffee glossary explains some key coffee terms for beginner baristas. Though not intended to be exhaustive here s a brief list of key terms and definitions that may help you to feel like someone who s in the know a. Worldwide production of coffee is over 100 million bags 132 lbs each every year which is enough for every person on earth to have 100 cups.

A shot of espresso diluted with hot water. Click on the heading in the table of contents to be taken to the description. A shot or two of espresso diluted with hot water and served with or without milk.