The Coffee Lexicon

The Coffee Lexicon | Stumping

The Coffee Lexicon | Stumping

Summary:☕🌱 Stumping is a coffee-farm rejuvenation technique that cuts back old or unproductive stems to stimulate vigorous new growth. Learn when and why coffee farmers use stumping to restore productivity...

The Coffee Lexicon | Stumping

Summary:☕🌱 Stumping is a coffee-farm rejuvenation technique that cuts back old or unproductive stems to stimulate vigorous new growth. Learn when and why coffee farmers use stumping to restore productivity...

The Coffee Lexicon | Sweet Spot

The Coffee Lexicon | Sweet Spot

Summary ☕ The Coffee Lexicon | Sweet Spot explains the brewing “sweet spot”—the balance between coffee strength and extraction that produces a flavorful, sweet, and well-rounded cup. Learn how grind...

The Coffee Lexicon | Sweet Spot

Summary ☕ The Coffee Lexicon | Sweet Spot explains the brewing “sweet spot”—the balance between coffee strength and extraction that produces a flavorful, sweet, and well-rounded cup. Learn how grind...

The Coffee Lexicon | Taint

The Coffee Lexicon | Taint

Summary:☕ Taint is a noticeable but relatively mild off-flavor or aroma in coffee that detracts from cup quality without overwhelming the coffee’s character. Learn how taints are identified during sensory...

The Coffee Lexicon | Taint

Summary:☕ Taint is a noticeable but relatively mild off-flavor or aroma in coffee that detracts from cup quality without overwhelming the coffee’s character. Learn how taints are identified during sensory...

The Coffee Lexicon | Tipping

The Coffee Lexicon | Tipping

Summary:Tipping is a coffee roasting defect in which the narrow tips of the bean become darkened or burned from excessive heat applied too quickly. Learn how to identify tipping, understand...

The Coffee Lexicon | Tipping

Summary:Tipping is a coffee roasting defect in which the narrow tips of the bean become darkened or burned from excessive heat applied too quickly. Learn how to identify tipping, understand...

The Coffee Lexicon | Turbulence

The Coffee Lexicon | Turbulence

Summary:Turbulence is the movement and mixing of water through coffee during brewing. Controlled turbulence promotes even saturation and extraction, while excessive agitation can cause channeling, fines migration, and over-extraction.

The Coffee Lexicon | Turbulence

Summary:Turbulence is the movement and mixing of water through coffee during brewing. Controlled turbulence promotes even saturation and extraction, while excessive agitation can cause channeling, fines migration, and over-extraction.

The Coffee Lexicon | Turning Point

The Coffee Lexicon | Turning Point

Summary ☕ Turning Point is the lowest temperature reached by coffee beans immediately after they enter a preheated roaster. This critical point marks the transition from the initial heat-absorption phase...

The Coffee Lexicon | Turning Point

Summary ☕ Turning Point is the lowest temperature reached by coffee beans immediately after they enter a preheated roaster. This critical point marks the transition from the initial heat-absorption phase...