Coffee brewing methods, tea categories, and tasting vocabulary for hobbyist enthusiasts.
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- What is the pour-over brewing method?
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A method where hot water is slowly poured through a paper or metal filter over coffee grounds- What is a French press?
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A brewing device with a plunger that separates steeped grounds from brewed coffee- What does 'espresso' literally mean?
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Expressed, referring to coffee forced through grounds under pressure- What is the Aeropress?
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A manual brewing device that uses air pressure to force hot water through coffee grounds- What is a Moka pot?
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A stovetop device that brews coffee by passing boiling water pressurized by steam through ground coffee- What is Turkish coffee?
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An unfiltered brewing method where finely ground coffee is boiled directly in water in a small pot- What is cold brew?
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Coffee steeped in cold water for 12 to 24 hours, creating a smooth, less acidic concentrate- What is a siphon coffee maker?
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A vacuum pot that uses vapor pressure and temperature changes to brew coffee through two chambers- What is a Chemex?
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A manual pour-over brewer with an hourglass shape and thick paper filters- What is a percolator?
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A stovetop pot that repeatedly cycles hot water through ground coffee in a basket- What are the six main categories of tea?
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Black, green, white, oolong, pu-erh, and herbal teas- What is black tea?
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Fully oxidized tea with a dark color, bold flavor, and often strong body- What is green tea?
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Minimally oxidized tea with a light color and fresh, vegetal flavor profile- What is white tea?
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The least processed tea, made from young leaves and buds, with delicate and subtle flavors- What is oolong tea?
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A partially oxidized tea, typically 20 to 90 percent oxidized, with complex flavor between green and black tea
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