Coffee Glossary
water purification
Most coffee brewing systems benefit from water purification. Water purification generally improves the taste, odor and appearance of the supply water . . .more
water softening
Most coffee brewing systems benefit from water purification. Water purification generally improves the taste, odor and appearance of the supply water . . .more
watery
A relatively low level of oily material suspended in the coffee beverage. Result of slightly perceptible amounts of fats present in the beans.
weak
Coffee that lacks body but is not flat.
wet
In the wet process, ripe cherries are first immersed in water where any floating cherries are removed as defective. The remaining cherries are then . . .more
wet mill
Equipment for processing harvested coffee cherries by the wet method.
wet process
In the wet process, ripe cherries are first immersed in water where any floating cherries are removed as defective. The remaining cherries are then . . .more
whole bean
Ground espresso coffee compressed and wrapped in a filter used to make a single serving of espresso. Special pod machines are used to make coffee . . .more
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