Faded

A general characterization that cup flavors are diminishing in quality due to age of the green coffee, and loss of organic compounds. Before the use of inner lining barrier bags such as Grainpro or Ecotact, this was characterized as “baggy” meaning the scent and taste of jute. With the liners, faded coffee tends to taste more papery or in extreme cases, like wet cardboard.

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