Third Wave Coffee
A movement treating coffee as an artisanal product, emphasizing traceability, direct trade, and unique flavor profiles from specific origins, similar to wine or craft beer.
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Technical Glossary
Definitive concepts, acronyms, and technical definitions in our industry.
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
The concentration of dissolved coffee compounds in brewed coffee, measured in parts per million or percentage, indicating strength and extraction efficiency.