Coffee

Coffee

Any beverage made by the infusion, decoction or percolation of roasted and then ground coffee beans (the seeds of the coffee plant).

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Mocha

Beverages; Coffee

espresso, a lot of steamed milk, and mocha syrup, which is essentially dark chocolate syrup

complexity

Beverages; Coffee

A professional tasting term for coffees that exhibit depth and resonance of flavors.

Middle Eastern coffee

Beverages; Coffee

Also known as Turkish Coffee, this brewing method includes grinding the coffee to a powder, sweetening it, and bringing it to a boil in a pot of water. It is served with the grounds.

Costa Rican coffee

Beverages; Coffee

The best coffees from Costa Rica are from San Marcos de Tarrazu, Tres Rios, Heredia, and Alajuela. The robust, rich quality of these coffees make them among the best in Central America.

mild

Beverages; Coffee

The trade term used to describe high quality Arabica coffees.

crema

Beverages; Coffee

The pale brown foam that covers the surface of a well-brewed cup of espresso and helps to retain the coffee's intensity.

millstone slow

Beverages; Coffee

A careful, custom method of roasting small batches of beans, involving listening for a popping sound as the steam expands the beans, and sampling each batch to ensure the perfect roast level.