
Coffee A-Z Glossary
At NESCAFÉ, we’re obsessed with coffee. So much so, we even love the words associated with it! That’s why we’ve created this coffee dictionary A – Z to share with you some of the key coffee words we think you should know.
Coffee Terms from A to Z
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Barista
Barista is a coffee term you all should know! This is a person who artfully crafts your favourite coffee, usually at a coffee shop. It takes a lot of skill to be able to make great coffee and baristas have to master a whole host of coffee varieties from an espresso shot to the precise layers of the cappuccino.
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Cappuccino
What else could we have for C in our coffee dictionary other than cappuccino? It’s one of the most popular coffee types in the world after all! Originating in Italy, this delicious beverage contains equal parts of espresso, steamed milk and milk froth and is usually served with a dusting of chocolate powder on top.
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Java
You’ll likely be familiar with this coffee terminology as a slang word for ‘coffee’. But did you know that ‘Java’ was originally used to refer to coffee grown on the island of Java? When the coffee trade grew, the word was adopted by many all over the world and now it’s become a generalised word for ‘coffee’.
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Single Origin
Single origin coffee is when the beans are sourced from a single location. Due to this, it’s generally of a much higher quality with a stronger flavour profile as it’s not a blend of beans from varying locations and growing conditions. Why not give it a try with our Nescafé Gold Origins range?
That’s our A – Z coffee dictionary! Want to find out more interesting coffee facts or coffee statistics? Read our articles, next.