Archives: Glossary Terms

Kahweol

Kahweol is a lipid found in the coffee bean and in brewed coffee. It is at higher levels in unfiltered

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Kents in Tanzania, photo by Thompson Owen, Sweet Marias Coffee , with larger bean, in Kenya called K-7 and here KP-423

Kents

A selection of Typica, originally resistant to Coffee Leaf Rust (CLR). Kents was the first useful CLR-resistant cultivar. It was

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Kenya

Kenya is the East African powerhouse of the coffee world. Both in the cup, and the way they run their

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Ketones

Along with Aldehydes, Ketones are important carbonyl compound that contribute over 20% to coffee aromatics. Formed from carbohydrates in the

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Komasti Variety

Komasti

Komasti is a disease resistant hybrid in Indonesia- (Composite Andungsari 3).  This is an improved catimor variety released in 2013.

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Kona

Kona coffee comes from farms along the Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii: Kona coffee comes from farms

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Kona Typica

A variation on Typica grown in the Kona region of Hawaii.: Kona is a special cultivar, Kona Typica, a traditional

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Kopi Labu

Pumpkin coffee. The term for the soft swollen coffee bean after it is wet-hulled out of parchment in Sumatra

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KVW

A decaf plant in Germany specializing in the methylene chloride solvent method. KVW stands for Kaffee Veredelungs Werk: A decaf

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Lasuna

Lasuna is a local coffee variety I have encountered in Sumatra, which appears to have Typica aspects in the plant

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Lata

A lata is a volume of coffee in cherry or parchment that is used to determine payment to farmers in

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Latte

An espresso-based beverage with steamed silky milk on top, averaging 190-220 ml with 20 ml espresso, served in a ceramic

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Laurina

Laurina or “Bourbon Pointu” is a cultivar with low caffeine content, at .6% compared to 1-1.2% for many Arabica types,

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Leathery

Aromas or flavors reminiscent of leather, a very rustic quality and not necessarily a defect.: This descriptor is somewhat reminiscent

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Lemon

Lemon

Lemon notes, as well as other related citrusy flavors or acidities, are prized in coffee. These usually express themselves as

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Liveliness

Another euphemistic term to describe acidity in coffee. A lively coffee has more high, acidic notes. Not to be confused

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Macchiato

A simple espresso drink: a shot of espresso with a small dollop of foamed milk on top.: A simple espresso

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Maillard

An important reaction in coffee roasting that results in the browning of the green coffee seed.: The Maillard reaction is

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Apple, Malic taste

Malic Acid

An acid that adds to favorable perceptions of cup quality; malic acid often adds apple-like acidity, and perhaps other taste

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Mandheling

A trade name used for wet-hulled Sumatra coffees. It is an area and a culture group as well (spelled Mandailing

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Manual Grinder

A burr grinder powered by hand-turning a crank. Manual grinders can be cheaper than their electric counterparts, and they produce

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Maracatu

As the name indicates cross between large-bean Maragogype and Catuai cultivars. It has a larger than average bean and interesting

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Maracaturra

As the name indicates cross between large-bean Maragogype and Caturra cultivars. : As the name indicates cross between large-bean Maragogype

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Maragogype

Maragogype is a mutation of Typica coffee and was discovered in Brazil. The Maragogype is a large plant with big

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Marsellesa

Marsellesa is a Sarchimor type coffee variety, bred for disease resistance to coffee leaf rust diseases. It is known for

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MASL

Meters Above Sea Level … altitude that is…: Meters Above Sea Level, altitude that is…

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