Coffee Glossary

Terms Beginning with: U (4 terms found)

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unclean

Having off-flavor. Generally depends on the geographic origin of the beans and how they have been treated. A flavor slightly similar to fermenting . . .more

undefinable flavor

A coffee with an offtaste that can not be categorized.

under dried

Beans with a moisture content above 12%. The final drying process should result in coffee beans with a 10% to 12% moisture content.

under-extraction

Occurs when too few coffee solids are extracted and results in a weak, dull flavor. The visual signs are a rapid, high-volume extraction having a . . .more

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