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A Dictionary of Coffee Terms for the Enthusiast and the Amateur

Aged coffee: Coffee that is stored in the green state (before roasting) to create a specific, intense flavor.

Barista: A coffee-making professional.

Cappuccino: A hot drink made from one shot of espresso and one-half steamed milk, one-half foam. A mainstay among people with fashionable tastes.

Americano: A couple of shots of espresso poured into steamed water.

Caf? au Lait: Brewed coffee mixed with equal parts hot milk.

Latte: A shot of espresso or two, mixed with a lot of milk.

Espresso: (from 2BaSnob.com) "An Italian-born beverage made by rapidly brewing coffee by forcing steam through the grounds. Prepares one smooth, thick, dark-roasted 'shot' at a time." Wow.

French roast: A degree of roasting coffee beans. Very dark.

Italian roast: Another degree of roasting coffee beans. Very, very dark.


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