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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Americano

Beverages; Coffee

A shot of espresso diluted with hot water.

Barista

Beverages; Coffee

The person who prepares coffee at a coffee bar.

Chemex

Beverages; Coffee

The classic hourglass-shaped philtre coffee brewer. Chemex philtres are denser than other paper filters, and many believe that this creates a sweeter, well-balanced cup of coffee.

Pull

Beverages; Coffee

Espresso shots are “pulled.” The term is a holdover from when machines were lever operated.

Ristretto

Beverages; Coffee

Espresso pulled short — with less water — for a smaller, more concentrated drink.

Roast

Beverages; Coffee

Unpalatable green beans are heated to create complex flavours that are extracted during brewing.

Most small-batch roasters print the roast date on bags of coffee. The rule of thumb is that coffee should be used within two weeks, and some coffee bars won’t sell beans more than a week after they ...