Terms A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z # Glossary Start

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Defects: "The most common defects found in raw coffee beans are: unripe beans; fermented beans; damaged beans; "shell"-shaped beans; bits of wood; whitish beans; black beans; beans with skins on (considered defects here); bits of outer skin. Each lot of coffee beans is classified according to the defects; each one being rated according to its seriousness." The Book of Coffee, Francesco and Riccardo Illy
Dry: A difficult term to define when discussing coffee. . . reminiscent of red wine . . . a feel and flavor affecting the back of the palate, indicating something other than sweet.