aroma (general meaning):
- a distinctive scent, usually pleasant
aroma (coffee connotation and meaning):
- the fragrance of brewed coffee
- the fragrance given off while coffee is brewing
- the fragrance coffee grounds emit
Coffee Lesson #19
espresso:
- coffee drink, Italian in origin
- coffee that is often thicker than coffee brewed using other methods of preparation
- concentrated thick coffee with a layer of dense foam
- coffee prepared by forcing nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans
- strong black coffee
- strong black coffee made by forcing steam through finely ground coffee beans
Coffee Lesson #18
hulling:
- part of the coffee production process; optional step in coffee production
- removal of the parchment skin of coffee beans
- removal of what is left from the fruit of the coffee bean
Coffee Lesson #17
iced coffee:
- a type of cold beverage made from coffee
- chilled coffee; not the same as cold brew, not equivalent to or to be confused with cold brew coffee
- hot coffee made through traditional brewing methods that is cooled down to be served over ice
- iced coffee, tasty and correct iced coffee, is prepared to be iced coffee, it is not day-old coffee that is then served over ice
- iced coffee is generally brewed at a higher strength because the ice dilutes the strength when served
- chilled coffee served over iced, often flavored
Coffee Lesson #16
latte:
- also referred to as caffé latte (Italian name/word origin)
- coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk
- variations of the drink can include replacing standard steamed milk with other types of milk such as soy, almond, cashew, etc.
- can be served cold–an iced latte is espresso with chilled milk poured over ice
- considered a morning drink, especially in Italy/Italian culture
Coffee Lesson #14
affogato:
- Italian word for “drowned”
- coffee-based drink/dessert
- whether it is listed as a drink or dessert depends on where you are located in the world/where you are ordering
- scoop of ice cream, usually vanilla ice cream, topped with a shot of espresso
- variations of coffee and ice cream, flavors and how much, exist throughout the the world
- liqueur can be added/included as well
Coffee Lesson #12
arabica (coffee arabica, Arabian coffee, mountain coffee):
- an evergreen plant with seeds that produce high-quality coffee
- plant is native to Ethiopia
- the name “arabica” comes from historical context: it was eaten in Ethiopia, then traveled to Arabia (present-day Yemen, lower Arabian peninsula) in the 7th century where it was turned into a drink, so it was discovered as a drink in Arabia
- considered, recorded, and thought to be the first species of coffee to be cultivated
- arguably the best, most prized, coffee
Coffee Lesson #11
coffee blend:
- combination of coffees
- coffee is blended (combined) for culinary and economic purposes
- process, or art, that mixes coffee in order to complement the flavor of each selection of coffee
- coffee beans from two or more different locations that are mixed and roasted together
Coffee Lesson #10
dregs:
- the little grains left at the bottom of the cup after drinking coffee (or tea)
- the sediment in a liquid–usually referring to that in wine or coffee
Coffee Lesson #2
black coffee:
- coffee served without milk or cream
- coffee served without milk, cream, or sugar
Note: as I researched black coffee, it stunned me that definition #1 was the most prominent. I had always thought #2 was the only definition.
