Coffee Glossary

Terms Beginning with: E (16 terms found)

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earthy

An odor taint in the coffee beans that produces a dirt-like taste sensation. Results when fats in the coffee beans absorb organic materials from the . . .more

elephant beans

An cluster of two or more deformed beans that grew closely locked together, but sometimes separate during processing or roasting. Also called . . .more

Espresso

In most areas, to prevent espresso machine maintenance problems, water treatment beyond filtration is needed to remove dissolved calcium and . . .more

Espresso Breve

Espresso with light cream.

Espresso con Panna

(It. "espresso with cream"): Espresso with whipped cream on top.

Espresso Granita

A slushy chopped ice dessert made from espresso. The word "granita" comes from the Italian the word "grano" meaning "grain", a reference to the . . .more

Espresso Lungo

A shot that is pulled long for a bit of extra espresso. While many believe that this maximizes the caffeine, in most shops it merely produces a . . .more

Espresso Macchiato

A shot of Espresso with a dollop of steamed milk on top.

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