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Technical Glossary

Definitive concepts, acronyms, and technical definitions in our industry.

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Single Origin

Coffee sourced from one specific geographic region, farm, or cooperative, offering distinct flavor notes that reflect the terroir and processing methods of that location.

Specialty Coffee

Coffee that scores 80 points or higher on a 100-point scale by certified Q graders, representing the highest quality beans with distinct characteristics and minimal defects.