Coffee Glossary

Terms Beginning with: N (7 terms found)

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neutral

A secondary coffee taste characterized by the absence of a predominant taste sensation on any part of the tongue but causing a distinct parching . . .more

new crop

A taste taint giving the coffee beans a slight herbal character when brewed. Result of an incomplete enzymatic change that ultimately eliminates this . . .more

Nico

Breve with orange syrup and cinnamon.

Night Rider

1 part cocoa mix and 1 shot of espresso in a cup of American coffee.

nippy

A secondary coffee taste characterized by a predominantly sweet, nipping sensation at the tip of the tongue. Caused by a higher-than-normal . . .more

nose

An odor taint in the coffee brew marked by a loss of organic material that would normally be in a gaseous state in both the aroma and nose of the . . .more

nutty

The sensation of the vapors released from brewed coffee as they are exhaled while swallowing. Ranges from caramelly to nutty to malty.

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