Coffee Dictionary

Espresso Coffee Drinks – Depth Charge

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Depth Charge, likewise spoken about as a “shot in the dark” or “red eye“, is a popular coffee beverage that has its roots in Drip coffee culture. Known for its blend of American coffee and espresso, it is a staple in lots of coffee houses and has gained recognition worldwide.… Read more “Espresso Coffee Drinks – Depth Charge”
Learn About Coffee with De'Longhi's Coffee Dictionary

Learn About Coffee with De’Longhi’s Coffee Dictionary

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The De’Longhi Group is a major Italian small appliance manufacturer based in Treviso, Italy. Founded in 1902 as a family-run business, De’Longhi has grown to become a public company whose shares are traded on the Milan Stock Exchange.… Read more “Learn About Coffee with De’Longhi’s Coffee Dictionary”
"Café au Lait: Definition and Origins of the French Coffee Drink"

“Café au Lait: Definition and Origins of the French Coffee Drink”

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The café au lait is a popular drink in several countries around the world, including France, Spain, Germany, and the United States. Café au lait is a French term that translates to “coffee with milk”.… Read more ““Café au Lait: Definition and Origins of the French Coffee Drink””
What Is a Single Espresso Shot?

What Is a Single Espresso Shot?

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Single espresso is a sort of coffee beverage prepared by pulling a single shot of espresso coffee from approximately 7-8 grams of coffee grounds. It is likewise discussed as a solo, and holds about 1 oz.… Read more “What Is a Single Espresso Shot?”
Understanding Coffee Extraction: A Coffee Dictionary

Understanding Coffee Extraction: A Coffee Dictionary

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Coffee extraction is an important recipe that can have a significant impact on the taste, aroma, and strength of the made coffee. Different brewing methods require different parameters to be used in order to achieve the desired flavor profile.… Read more “Understanding Coffee Extraction: A Coffee Dictionary”
What Is Espresso Crema

What Is Espresso Crema

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Espresso crema coffee is the golden-yellow, thick foam that is atop of freshly made espresso coffee. It is crafted up of coffee solids, oils and bubbles of carbon dioxide gas. Crema is needed due to the reality that it imparts sweetness and body to espresso and also helps ensure that the coffee doesn’t go old.… Read more “What Is Espresso Crema”

SCAA

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The Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA), founded in 1982, is a non-profit trade organization for the specialty coffee industry. With members located in more than 40 countries, SCAA represents every segment of the specialty coffee industry, including producers, coffee … Read more If you enjoyed this coffee glossary term, we encourage you to visit Coffee Dictionary for more coffee words.… Read more “SCAA”

Kettle

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A kettle, sometimes known as a tea kettle or teakettle, is a sort of pot, typically metal, specialized for boiling water over a heat source, with a lid, spout and handle, or a small kitchen appliance of similar shape that functions … Read more If you enjoyed this coffee glossary term, we encourage you to visit Coffee Dictionary for more coffee words.… Read more “Kettle”

coffee substitute

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A coffee substitute is a compound that is consumed instead of coffee. It will normally have coffee like properties such as taste and appearance. Coffee drinkers will often ingest coffee substitutes if they are trying to avoid coffee however want … Read more If you enjoyed this coffee glossary term, we encourage you to visit Coffee Dictionary for more coffee words.… Read more “coffee substitute”

Dallah (coffee pot)

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A dallah is a metal pot with a long spout designed specifically for making Arabic coffee. In particular, it is used in Saudi coffee tradition. Examples of coffee made with a Dallah would be Qahwa, a traditional Arabic coffee, as … Read more If you enjoyed this coffee glossary term, we encourage you to visit Coffee Dictionary for more coffee words.… Read more “Dallah (coffee pot)”

Bucharest

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Bucharest is a major coffee center, with one specialty café per 52,000 inhabitants, more than Berlin,or Copenhagen. The last years, the specialty coffee scene has grown exponentially. Internationally, Bucharest baristas have been recognized in competitions, with Alexandru Niculae of Bob Coffee Lab, who … Read more If you enjoyed this coffee glossary term, we encourage you to visit Coffee Dictionary for more coffee words.… Read more “Bucharest”