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Legend says coffee was discovered by this Ethiopian goatherd.
Kaldi
This popular pod-based system is definitely not used by coffee snobs.
Keurig
This global fair-trade label ensures ethical coffee production.
Fair Trade Certified
The chemical formula for caffeine is this (don’t worry, it’s mostly just flexing)
C₈H₁₀N₄O₂
This is the term for the "mouthfeel" of coffee.
body
The earliest evidence of coffee as a drink comes from this continent.
Africa
The French press uses this method to separate grounds from the liquid.
plunging (or pressing)
The “coffee belt” lies between these two latitudes.
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
This variable in brewing affects whether your coffee tastes sour or bitter
extraction time
Bright, tangy coffees are described as having high this
acidity
Coffeehouses were called “Schools of the Wise” in this Middle Eastern empire.
Ottoman Empire
This slow and icy method involves steeping coffee grounds in cold water for 12+ hours.
cold brew
This term describes the entire process from coffee farm to consumer.
supply chain
The Maillard reaction gives roasted coffee this characteristic
flavor and color
Q-graders use this standardized system to score coffee
cupping
The word “coffee” comes from the Arabic word qahwa, which originally referred to this.
wine
The siphon brewer uses this state of matter to brew coffee
vapor (gas)
This South American country is known for smallholder farms and the "Cup of Excellence."
Colombia
Overroasted coffee may taste burnt because of this compound
acrylamide
Coffee judged as 80+ points out of 100 is labeled as this
specialty coffee
In the 17th century, coffee was banned in Mecca for this reason.
It was thought to stimulate radical thinking.
This Japanese-style iced coffee method involves brewing hot coffee directly over this ingredient.
ice
This African country’s beans are prized for their blueberry notes and winey acidity.
Ethiopia
Coffee’s pH is usually around this number
5 (slightly acidic)
Tasting notes like “blueberry” and “jasmine” can often come from beans from this varietal
Gesha (or Geisha)